Anyone have picture or links to a gear install on a IFS front diff? I am really comfortable with the adjuster nuts on the 8" but I've never had experience with shims.

I've found this one so far, by Zuk. http://www.gearinstalls.com/ifsinstall.htm

Also, when installing a Truetrac/ ARB/ carrier replacement, the pinion depth doesn't need to be touched, only the backlash...correct?

 

Just what are you up too Matt?

 

http://www.gearinstalls.com/index.htm

I have a few more post them later

 

Correct.....pinion depth is left alone. You will likely need some different washer plates to set the BL and CBPL correctly.


Front 7.5" IFS carrier bearing shim (washer plate) part numbers
mm... inches ... 22RE PN
2.58 .1016 90201-65007
2.61 .1028 90201-65008
2.64 .1039 90201-65009
2.67 .1051 90201-65010
2.70 .1063 90201-65011
2.73 .1075 90201-65012
2.76 .1087 90201-65013
2.79 .1098 90201-65014
2.82 .1110 90201-65015
2.85 .1122 90201-65016
2.88 .1134 90201-65017
2.91 .1145 90201-65018
2.94 .1157 90201-65019
2.97 .1169 90201-65020
3.00 .1181 90201-65021
3.03 .1193 90201-65022
3.06 .1204 90201-65023
3.09 .1216 90201-65024
3.12 .1228 90201-65025
3.15 .1240 90201-65026
3.18 .1252 90201-65027
3.21 .1264 90201-65028
3.24 .1276 90201-65029

 

That makes sense, but just confirming.

Right now I am toying with the thought (and only a thought) of putting in a front Truetrac for snow, dirt and loose gravel. I'm aware of the shortcomings when it comes to rock climbing, but I don't really do any of that- at least not enough to warrant two lockers. The time I would use it would be in the snow, or on muddy hills, loose gravel and in deep snow.

If I came across one cheap, I might buy it, but I just put in 4.56 thirds and don't want to take them out again for a bit.