Got the '98 back in the garage and have the differential draining. Something went wrong on my regear job. Gotta tear it apart and figure out what I messed up. I'm thinking I got the pinion preload wrong though. I followed the directions but I either missed something or misread something. I'll find out soon enough. :-/

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2011 Ranger XLT, 4X4, 4 door Super Cab. 4.0L, 5 Speed M50D-R1HD, 3.73:1, 8.8" open differential, Jason Pace cap
2019 Ford Ranger STX FX4, Super Crew, 2.3L Ecoboost, 10 speed automatic, 3.73:1 with rear locker, Leer 100XR cap