ring gear differential screw size

[jean marie]

Hi all

I am planning to replace the bolts holding the differential ring gear to the differential case and would like to order the screws before opening the differential cases.
But I cannot find the size-lenght-thread of those bolts in the TM or spare parts lists neither in Claude pons' bolts list.
If anybody can help? Thanks
I guess it is 3/8'' - 24 X 7/8" ???

Why do I want to replace these bolts?
I have seen several recent problems with broken bolt heads ending in the differential case.

[Ben Dover]

Best buy original type as the Ring Gear attaching bolts are not the hardware store variety. The A-871 Screw is 3/8"-24 X 7/8" and has a special hardness and head. The 4 Lock Straps are A-792.

[jean marie]

Thanks Ben, This I did not know. I will try Ron.

[Ben Dover]

Let me know how you make out with Ron.

[V-Twin-Indian]

If Ron does not have them here is a link for a near exact match:

http://www.diffsonly.com/yspblt-008-ring-gear-bolt-for-model-35-dana-25-27-30-44-3-8-x-24/

I used these and was pleased.

[Ben Dover]

Too short, OEM A-871 is 7/8", the replacements on that site are 3/4" long.

[jean marie]

I ended by opening the thing this afternoon, everything inside is ford original and I was happy to find that everything is in perfect shape, even no sign of wear on the pinions, no play. I'm lucky lol:
A new seal and gear oil and on the road.

[Ben Dover]

Did you find the screws you were looking for?

[jean marie]

Yes Ben I will get the screws from a french army stock surplus but will leave the original F screws on the jeep as they do not show any wear.

[Ben Dover]

Sounds good. I have a few that I could spare.