Need Help w/8.75 Gear Swap

Some very good information here. I always use the crush sleeve eliminator kit too. Makes the setup easier and if you ever have to take it back apart it doesn't disturb the pinion bearing preload causing you to have to replace the crush sleeve. Only thing I'll add is to use a small amount of sealer on the o.d. of the seal and use a little RTV on the pinion to yoke splines when doing the final assy. and you'll have a leak free unit. In my early days I did a few without sealer and most didn't leak but some had some seepage either from the o.d. of the seal or the pinion splines. I hate leaks, even if their small!!!