Nice. Here's the spreader I made, I just used the two big holes in the case instead of making the plates. and you can kinda see the stand I made too.
I still see them in here... Which can't you see?
Just got done changing out bearings on mine and made a jig to hold the rear just like the OP. Worked perfectly.
^ yeah I have the same question? I'm in the middle of replacing my gears and all bearings and seals and new clutch packs, my differential came out of the pumpkin easily. Will I have to use one of these spreaders to reinstall it? I know the Ford IRS rebuild manual says to use one but wasn't sure how critical it is?