OK to replace 10.5" with 10.25" Ring and Pinion?

Slippery · #1 (**permalink**) 02-06-2011, 08:27 AM

My Sterling 10.5" in the Excursion needs a rebuild.

Seems everyone sells the 10.25" setup to replace the 10.5". Common practice.

10.5" R&P are near $600 from Ford.

Any reason I would not want to go ahead with the 10.25" R&P rebuild?

***JSchuricht*** · #2 (**permalink**) 02-06-2011, 10:13 AM

I have heard that you can put a 10.25 in a 10.5 carrier to allow for more oil. I don't know if having the extra capacity out ways the larger gears.

Slippery · #3 (**permalink**) 02-08-2011, 08:16 PM

Well after geting into the spindle bearings, one has been spinning and has worn the spindle badly, and design does not allow replacement? WTH!

I guess I will buy a used axle from the salvage yard with same gears. What should I pay for a used Sterling 10.5"?

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