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Has anyoe done a Ford 9" lunchbox install? - naturalbornmudder - 12 Apr 08 The only lunchbox lockers I have ever installed have been in Jeep-Dana axles, so I am not even certain but I think I have an open carrier for the ford 9. The deal is though, the spider gears are completely encased in the housing and I cannot see a way to get them out to install a lunchbox or to see if there is a cluthpack in there. the silly carrier only has 2 peep hole about 3/4" in size. Anyone? Has anyoe done a Ford 9" lunchbox install? - TJVigilante - 12 Apr 08 The carrier needs to be completely removed and the ring gear removed...then you have a roll pin you take out which lets you separate the split carrier to get at the innards. To see if it's an open carrier vs. a Limited slip, look at the ring gear bolts. If they're against a flat surface, it's an open carrier. If the ring gear bolt heads are recessed into the carrier flange, it's a limited slip. Open carrier: Posi: Has anyoe done a Ford 9" lunchbox install? - ChevyKev - 13 Apr 08 That's good info! Has anyoe done a Ford 9" lunchbox install? - naturalbornmudder - 13 Apr 08 well done Joe! Thanks for the info, you just saved me 400 bucks. Has anyoe done a Ford 9" lunchbox install? - TJVigilante - 13 Apr 08 Shall we negotiate a finder's fee of sorts then?