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You'll have to resize the spacer. If you're racing be sure to use the solid spacer. Setup will take more time. Start with .488 or longer so the bearings are not damaged when you torque the nut to set the preload. If you're racing, good idea to get the Viton seal (Ford Racing, maybe other suppliers too) as it will take more heat than a standrd replacement one. Use anti seize on the threads and set the torque wrench to 240-260 lbs. Without anti seize 160 lbs, but it is harder on the threads.
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Thanks for the info. For my first complete rebuild of a rearend, I need more info.
I understand how preload works with the crush sleeve but I'm a bit in the dark with the solid spacer. How do you come up with the thickness of the spacer? You don't compress the solid spacer like a crush sleeve, do you? It would seem like you would need to now the exact thickness needed or shim the spacer. Is it trial and error with different thicknesses? Can anyone fill in the blanks or should I just go with the crush sleeve that came in the bearing kit? Backlash and pinion depth happens on Saturday. Pinion preload can be finished up later if need be.
Thanks for all the input. That's why I post here. Some smart folks over here.