I just got to thinking. I have a welded diff and I want to change it to open or add a lockrite. BUT am I going to be able to remove welded spiders? I havnt been into a diff that has been welded but I know how to weld the gears together. I am thinking it maybe too much of a bear to get the spiders out. Am I thinking correct? Or will they come out in one large chunk.

 

a welded diff is welded for life, the only thing you could do is get a full detroit or an arb.. i might have 1 i could sell if your interested cheap.... an open carrier that is.. edit

 

Yeah once a diff is "Lincoln Locked" it's that way for life. Depending on what gears you have in it it might be better to buy a different diff and have the gears swapped or get a different diff and build it the way you want it.

What gears are in it now?

You might be able to sell the welded one to someone with a dedicated trail rig and make a small amount of money for your next diff.

 

it is a 4.88 diff. I have to go and count the ribs and see if it is a V6. It might just be a spool, but my gut instinct and knowing how somethings on thetruck was done, i am almost sure it is a welded rear.

 

I hope it's a spool then, you can sell those pretty quickly. If it is in fact welded then my advice would be to find a 4.10 diff that someone is selling (I'd GIVE you one of mine if you were close enough to drive to) and swap out the gears and install a locker at the same time.

 

Yeah I am lookingto have to reset the gears myself. I have to get to learning how to do the yota gears. I have done Danas but not a yota yet. Oh well I will get it done.

tHanks!!

 

Dana's? What did you run before? I ran Scouts for a long long time before I got into Yota's.

 

every time anybody wheels a scout, a baby is killed in Africa. just say no to scouts!

 

Oh man that's just wrong...... *LOL* I loved my Scout although I hated trying to find parts.

Baby killer, in diesel thank you very much.

 

I ran Jeeps. Never had a scout, but do like them alot.

 

If you decide to regear your rear yourself, I've got a nib 4.88 ring & pinion and a used 4.88 IFS chunk sitting in my shop. The front diff has two chipped teeth on the ring gear, so it needs some work, but they're available. I'm near Fayetville NC if you're ever up that way.

 

are welded diffs. a good idea?

 

the search button is a good idea

depends on what you do with your truck. It the cheapest way to lock your rear end and provides the most traction. Im a fan of them.

 

downside...tire wear, learn to rotate often or have a steady supply of them

 

i tried to do some research about em but no luck. ok thanks, i prolly just save and get a locker, prolly cheaper in the long run