How hard is it to change out rear Ring and Pinion gears?
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How hard is it to change out rear Ring and Pinion gears?
Last night on my way home my truck started clunking! My stepdad and I lifted the rearend and started it up to find the noise. It came from the rear diff. Im far from a hardcore mechanic, but I can follow directions if they are good and detailed. I have not torn into the diff yet because I dont know the steps on inspecting it. Can you guys give me a hand with solving my problem? Do I need calipers,feeler guages,and precision measuring tools? Or specific tools? Is there a recomended place to get R&P gears for a good price and good quality? Please Help!
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http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/tech/gear_setup/
And if they are stock, it is probably easier and less expensive to swap out a 3rd member from a junkyard.
And if they are stock, it is probably easier and less expensive to swap out a 3rd member from a junkyard.
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And if they are stock, it is probably easier and less expensive to swap out a 3rd member from a junkyard.
And if they are stock, it is probably easier and less expensive to swap out a 3rd member from a junkyard.
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yup i put a welded one in my trail rig... never really worked on cars before i did my clutch, rear diff and all this other stuff im doing..
IF I CAN DO IT SO CAN YOU!!!!!
just have metric wrenchs and sockets and a breaker bar my drive shaft was welded on almost!
IF I CAN DO IT SO CAN YOU!!!!!
just have metric wrenchs and sockets and a breaker bar my drive shaft was welded on almost!
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Carrier bearing tool
If you don't have the tool needed to set the carrier bearing pre-load, then go with either a junkyard replacement or pay some one who does.
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While the task is not really that hard, it is very technically demanding, and if you don't get it right, you'll likely trash all the parts you just replaced.
I'd suggest getting a whole unit and replace it, or pay someone to do the repair.
I'd suggest getting a whole unit and replace it, or pay someone to do the repair.
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www.ringpinion.com <-- best supplier in the business.
Randy also has a bunch of technical downloads on his website to help you figure ish out.
Randy also has a bunch of technical downloads on his website to help you figure ish out.
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www.gearinstalls.com is a good place to start as well as the 4x4wire site.
Yes, you need precision tools. Yes, it is extremely helpful to have someone mentor you as you do it. Yes, you can do it, with patience, and have a good mechanic double check your pattern before you put it in.
Yes, you need precision tools. Yes, it is extremely helpful to have someone mentor you as you do it. Yes, you can do it, with patience, and have a good mechanic double check your pattern before you put it in.
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sweet thanks alot for those links! KellyKel beauty,brains,and snap! Reminds me of my wife! When we met she was way ahead of me as far as being mechanically inclined. She is my favorite shooting buddy, along with my best hunting partner. Cause if I go hunting with her at least I know Im getting "something".
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