Ford 4.10s for the rear are available through Ford for a great price. I want Ford quality for the front, but can only find aftermarket 4.10s at a much higher price. When I get quotes for full installation on the front, the price is always lower, leading me to believe there is some source for a cost effective front. What am I missing?

I have found a reputable someone locally to swap the rears at a great price, but he has not done an f150 front. In my Ford service manual it shows a "spreader" being used to remove the front. Is this really required? I have seen no mention anywhere else of special tools being needed exclusively for the front ring gear removal.

Thanks

 

Try Summit Racing for the gears, you can get Ford Racing from them. Someone else will have to do the install for you.