ReneH Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 Rene - I took a different approach of cross referencing the Ford part number (E3TZ 1177-A) to other seals and found this Timken site that says it crosses to a Timken 8835S. Lo and behold you have two of those in your cart! Ok...so I don't need both of the axle shaft seals? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Ok...so I don't need both of the axle shaft seals? You only need the 8835S seals for the axles themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneH Posted August 23, 2023 Author Share Posted August 23, 2023 You only need the 8835S seals for the axles themselves. Ok, so you've saved me much of money. That's my final basket for changing the rear breaks, bearings and all needed seals for this operation: I hope this parts will fit, so I can order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 23, 2023 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Ok, so you've saved me much of money. That's my final basket for changing the rear breaks, bearings and all needed seals for this operation: I hope this parts will fit, so I can order. Ok, looks good although I hope you won't need the pinion seal. And obviously you'll only need either the wheel bearing/seal combo or the axle repair kit. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneH Posted August 26, 2023 Author Share Posted August 26, 2023 Ok, looks good although I hope you won't need the pinion seal. And obviously you'll only need either the wheel bearing/seal combo or the axle repair kit. Good luck! OK, it has taken a while...but here is the current status of my center console with integrated subwoofer: I will remove it and cover everything with leatherette outside and molton inside. At the lids I will also add some foam under the leatherette to get a soft touch. The sound of the subwoofer and the center speaker, that's also connected to the amplifier is very good. The case of the subwoofer is build as closed case with special chassis, optimized for closed cases. I've used two 6" woofers that produce much pressure and also get a very deep resonance frequency. At least it is a very good set-up. If annyone is interested, I have the construction build in Solidworks and I can also provide a part-list of the used components. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Lewis Posted August 26, 2023 Share Posted August 26, 2023 OK, it has taken a while...but here is the current status of my center console with integrated subwoofer: I will remove it and cover everything with leatherette outside and molton inside. At the lids I will also add some foam under the leatherette to get a soft touch. The sound of the subwoofer and the center speaker, that's also connected to the amplifier is very good. The case of the subwoofer is build as closed case with special chassis, optimized for closed cases. I've used two 6" woofers that produce much pressure and also get a very deep resonance frequency. At least it is a very good set-up. If annyone is interested, I have the construction build in Solidworks and I can also provide a part-list of the used components. Rene - That looks impressive! And substantial! I'll bet it has good bass. As for the plans, would you want to have a page in the Documentation section? You could do a writeup in Word with lots of pics as well as drawings from Solidworks and I could make the page to put them on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBrother-84 Posted August 27, 2023 Share Posted August 27, 2023 OK, it has taken a while... but here is the current status of my center console with integrated subwoofer. […] I've used two 6" woofers that produce much pressure and also get a very deep resonance frequency. At least it is a very good set-up. Wow! Nice setup René! And these powerful Sub pointing to the front and the firewall may help to propel the truck ahead!  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneH Posted August 28, 2023 Author Share Posted August 28, 2023 OK, it has taken a while... but here is the current status of my center console with integrated subwoofer. […] I've used two 6" woofers that produce much pressure and also get a very deep resonance frequency. At least it is a very good set-up. Wow! Nice setup René! And these powerful Sub pointing to the front and the firewall may help to propel the truck ahead! Thanks Jeff! Yes, you are right...that's a good point. If I cut the firewall, I could use it also to cool down the gearbox or the rearside of the engine... But first I have to change the rear wheel bearings and the breaks next weekend. After that I will continue with the center console. Starting with the hinges of the two lids, followed by covering the surfaces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneH Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 Thanks Jeff! Yes, you are right...that's a good point. If I cut the firewall, I could use it also to cool down the gearbox or the rearside of the engine... But first I have to change the rear wheel bearings and the breaks next weekend. After that I will continue with the center console. Starting with the hinges of the two lids, followed by covering the surfaces. So, yesterday I've changed the rear breaks and also the wheel bearings. Now as my axleshafts both have grooves, I have to use the repair bearings to get it done. The differential looks good inside, so far. Nothing noticeable in my opinion. I also have made better photos of the numbers on the plate: The deep rolling sound is also gone, when driving. So it seems that the bearings were the source of it. I have re-filled the differential oil using two liter new oil and the rest filtered of the oil I've catched when draining the differential. I have had done a oil change 2,000 miles before, so I think this mix will be OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReneH Posted September 4, 2023 Author Share Posted September 4, 2023 So, yesterday I've changed the rear breaks and also the wheel bearings. Now as my axleshafts both have grooves, I have to use the repair bearings to get it done. The differential looks good inside, so far. Nothing noticeable in my opinion. I also have made better photos of the numbers on the plate: The deep rolling sound is also gone, when driving. So it seems that the bearings were the source of it. I have re-filled the differential oil using two liter new oil and the rest filtered of the oil I've catched when draining the differential. I have had done a oil change 2,000 miles before, so I think this mix will be OK. I've also reworked the differential cover: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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