QU40568 1996-2010 Ford Dana 80 Differential and Pinion Shim Kit

QU40568 1996-2010 Ford Dana 80 Differential and Pinion Shim Kit for Dana-Spicer Model 80 full float Rear Axles in 1999-2010 Ford F350 and 1996-2004 F450 Super Duty Dual Rear Wheel (DRW) trucks. Genuine Dana-Spicer Shim Kit includes Pinion depth shims, pinion preload shims, inboard differential bearing adjusting shims, pinion nut, and pinion washer.

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Dan the Gear Man® Tech Notes:
Pinion Depth
1996-2010 Dana 80 Rear Axle
No Crush Sleeve
Matching Parts
1996-2010 Ford
Applications

Tech Note 1: Pinion Depth
Pinion Depth must be set before calculating the differential shim pack thicknesses. Differential adjustment on 1996 and newer Ford Dana 80 axles uses a combination of selective fit inboard shims placed between the differential bearing and differential case plus selective fit steel outboard spacers located between the bearing cup and axle housing. The reusable outboard spacers range in thickness from 0.182" to 0.242". Use a dial indicator and QT1099 Master Bearings to determine the amount of selective fit shims required to get the correct gear lash and differential bearing preload. See TM4400 Pinion and Differential Bearing Service On Dana-Spicer Monobeam Axles for the correct differential bearing adjustment service procedures.

Tech Note 2: 1996-2010 Dana 80 Rear Axle
The 1996-2010 Ford Dana 80 rear axle is designed so the thick Outboard Spacers are changed to alter backlash and differential bearing preload. Only a minimal thickness of inboard shims are used on factory axles. A few inboard shims are included with this Kit, but NO outboard spacers are included as these can typically be reused unless they get broken or you are doing gearing or differential changes. The Outboard Spacers are rather expensive and not all thicknesses are readily available (See QU40606 Outboard Spacer Kit). If you need to make minor adjustments, you can get a larger selection of inboard shims by ordering QU40213 Dana 80 Diff Shim Kit for Dodge and 1988-1995 Ford.

Tech Note 3: No Crush Sleeve
Dana 80 pinion bearing preload is set by shims placed between the pinion shoulder and outer pinion bearing. No crush sleeve is used!

Tech Note 4: Matching Parts
Matching Parts and Tools for QU40568 Differential and Pinion Shim Kit
QU40096 Ring Gear Bolts
QU40343 Differential Cap Retaining Bolts
QU40606 Outboard Differential Bearing Spacer Kit
QU40095 Outer Pinion Slinger
QU40218 Limited Slip Lubricant
QU20084 1999-2010 F350 Axle Shaft Flange O-Ring
QU40709 U-Joint to Pinion Yoke Strap and Bolt Kit for 1996-2001
QU40716 Pinion Yoke 1996-2001.5 Ford
QU10636 Pinion Yoke 2001.5-2002
QT1032 Differential Case Spreader
QT1004 Inner Pinion Bearing Installer

Tech Note 5: 1996-2010 Ford
This Kit works on all 1996-up Ford Dana 80 rear axles. Dodge and 1995 and earlier Ford have fixed thickness Outboard Spacers and use thicker inboard shim packs to adjust backlash and differential bearing preload.

Applications:
Ford:
F-350 Dana 80 DRW: 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
F-450 Dana 80 DRW: 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004