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Post by treadlightly5337 on Dec 13, 2006 0:55:17 GMT -3
well what it is i have never installed gears before like hands on type of thing i have gone to automotive school so i have the basic theory of it like i know you have to set backlash and that you have to set your contact between the teeth and there are some tools out there that make things easier like a diff spreader. the only rear end i have put gears in is a for 9 inch which is pretty easy but other than that im clueless
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Post by Twisty on Dec 13, 2006 1:32:47 GMT -3
ive read that it costs as much to buy the tools as it does to have somone install them for you. of you're going to be installing gears a lot, it might be worth it.
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Post by ayoung on Dec 13, 2006 14:08:49 GMT -3
tools are not that expensive, but they are not cheap, or you could just borrow someone elses tools.
sounds like with a little more research you could tackle the project
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Post by mmagnumpi9 on Dec 13, 2006 18:27:29 GMT -3
you also dont need a case spreader . . . if you're not man enough for the job just send it out!
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Post by HotRodCJ on Dec 14, 2006 2:41:33 GMT -3
i did my gears by myself, and im borderline retarded. only special tool you need is a dial indicator and a pair of calipers, my whole tool list for this
dead blow hammer
#5 sledge
gear puller$20 cheapo
propane torch
large pipe wrench
torque wrenches (in)and#
caliper 9.99
dial indicater(borrowed) but cost 39.95 at sears
a couple pieces of pipe same size as bearings to beat the new ones on
small sanding wheel to ream out old bearing to use as mock up
gas grill(heat new bearings for 20 min the slide rite on)
a weekend to do it and alot of beer.
if you have patience its not that hard just time consuming and frustrating if you dont get it rite the first few times.
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Post by treadlightly5337 on Dec 14, 2006 15:12:51 GMT -3
Sweet thanks for the list id rather do it myself then sent it out its a good way to learn
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Post by jps4jeep on Dec 14, 2006 22:16:46 GMT -3
I put my bearings in the toaster over and the carrier in the freezer. just in case you don't have a gas grill handy.
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Post by bluerocket on Dec 14, 2006 23:25:15 GMT -3
Cost me a good amount in tools, but I bought decent ones. It was still cheaper than paying labor, but only borderline.
Its surely not fun, not at all.
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Post by treadlightly5337 on Dec 15, 2006 1:16:08 GMT -3
i was planning on doing it in my shop where i will have tourches and other techs that have the tools and are smarted then me haha
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