Decisions, decisions.

[Knuckledragger]

This is about my 87 f350 4x4. I have read here about complaints with the early Sterling short pinions being trouble. Well, I have one and when fiddling with the drive shaft, I found the pinion to be all loosey goosey. This rear end is a dual wheel for a UV (unfinished vehicle), meaning that it is narrower than a standard rear axle by about 3-4 inches. The question is, do I rebuild it or look for a later SRW Sterling to replace it with? I am not married to the need for duals on a 4x4, but would be interested in any arguments for/against. Thanks!

 

[79jasper]

Crush sleeve eliminator will cure that.

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[franklin2]

Tighten it up with a impact and drive on. I did that to mine and it hasn't worked loose yet. That was about 5 years ago.

 

[laserjock]

Crush sleeve eliminator will cure that.

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As long as the pinion splines and yoke are good.

This is on the short list of second gen mods to my truck.

 

[79jasper]

Well yeah. Lol
Definitely check everything first.
I wouldn't hit it with a impact and call it good. Lol

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[Black dawg]

If the yoke still fits the pinion good, clean up the threads, and use green Loctite. Make sure not to crush the sleeve anymore.