Extreme Novice Regear Thread - Page 6

dualtjs · 02-09-2010, 01:24 PM

I'm not sure that I'd assume "little to no mechanical skills". Just because he doesn't know all of the component names, doesn't mean he has no skills. My neighbor is an aircraft mechanic for Delta. He doesn't do much of his own car repair, beyond maintenance (works too many hours & wants to spend his free time with his family), but I'd bet that he could handle a regear, if he had a decent manual/write up to use as a reference.

**MO2500** · 02-09-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by dualtjs

I'm not sure that I'd assume "little to no mechanical skills". Just because he doesn't know all of the component names, doesn't mean he has no skills. My neighbor is an aircraft mechanic for Delta. He doesn't do much of his own car repair, beyond maintenance (works too many hours & wants to spend his free time with his family), but I'd bet that he could handle a regear, if he had a decent manual/write up to use as a reference.

Your right, I don't know what his background may be. I don't underestimate the OP's abilities as a mechanic either. I just assumed he was an "Extreme novice" as the title of his thread suggests.
I think it's great he's doing this himself

edited previous post to clarify

green89yj · 02-09-2010, 06:59 PM

Can't wait to see how this ends up for you. I may be in for the same thing pretty soon as I prefer to go faster than 65 on the highway sometimes.

Jay12 · 02-09-2010, 08:02 PM

youre an inspiration to everyone here man. good luck with the rest of the install

brjeep · 02-09-2010, 08:21 PM

I didn't have time to do any real work on the jeep tonight. But, for my own benefit, I thought I'd summarize my remove-front-axle procedure.

1) chock back wheels, place jeep on jack stands, remove front wheels and place under shovel
2) unbolt diff cover, let fluid drain, later on remove diff cover.
3) Remove the shocks - 2 bolts on bottom tabs and nuts on top.
4) Remove brake calipers - 2 bolts in back. pry calipers off rotor and zip-tie out of the way.
5) Remove rotors (may require persuasion with BFH)
6) Disconnect from stabilizer bar (easy with quick disconnects)
7) Remove straps connecting drive shaft to yoke
8) Unbolt track bar at the axle
9) Disonnect drag link and tie rod at the axle. Requires a "pusher" tool (tie rod removal tool, whatever it's called).
10) Unbolt steering stabilizer and pry out of it's mount.
11) Disconnect drag link at Pittman's arm (need "pusher" tool). This should completely remove the draglink/tierod/stabilizer gizmo.
12) Unbolt upper control arms - bolts are a bit tricky to pull out
13) Unbolt lower control arms
14) Remove springs
15) Disconnect differential vent line
16) Pry drive shaft away from yoke (but remember to catch it when it falls).
17) Find friend to help tote axle over to jack stands.

Play Band of Heathens too loud, sing along 'til realizing the neighbors can probably hear. Switch to Chris Knight, drink Shiner Blonde quietly, wonder if you'll ever get it back in.

(insert your favorite band/beer)

flatlander757 · 02-09-2010, 08:30 PM

I've got the tools and stuff on the way to regear an axle for another JF member this weekend.

I'll try to remember to bring the camera and document the process. You'll also get a look at my sweet notebook which has a decent of random info on different u-joints and part numbers and specs for axles and crap.

When regearing have lots of paper so you can KNOW the specs of each setup attempt and what the result was as far as backlash/pinion depth/pinon preload/gear tooth pattern go.

brjeep · 02-09-2010, 08:33 PM

Flatlander757,

Looking forward to it!

**LuckRider** · 02-09-2010, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by flatlander757

I've got the tools and stuff on the way to regear an axle for another JF member this weekend.

I'll try to remember to bring the camera and document the process. You'll also get a look at my sweet notebook which has a decent of random info on different u-joints and part numbers and specs for axles and crap.

When regearing have lots of paper so you can KNOW the specs of each setup attempt and what the result was as far as backlash/pinion depth/pinon preload/gear tooth pattern go.

I can't wait to see that write-up.

**AustinCJer** · 02-09-2010, 08:40 PM

This makes me wish I had another DD so I could tear apart my Jeep and not have to worry about putting it back together by morning, in order to drive to work

Still writhing with anticipation!

**2GPS4ME** · 02-09-2010, 08:58 PM

Joined the plethora of subscribers.

Baby steps to Wednesday night!

asknight · 02-09-2010, 11:27 PM

brjeep, you're just now far enough along in the process to develop cold feet, night sweats, and impotence......... errr, I mean, far enough along to trot the axles right down to the 4wd shop to have them install and set your gears...

Don't back out now! We're all counting on you!

remery829 · 02-10-2010, 12:36 AM

good luck and great idea bud. hopefully this turns out and can become stickied

TJamz · 02-10-2010, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by remery829

good luck and great idea bud. hopefully this turns out and can become stickied

I was just going to say the same.

**AlexGeorgakis** · 02-10-2010, 05:27 AM

Yeah baby! This is what JF is all about!!! Keep it up!!!

epeck87 · 02-10-2010, 06:27 AM

a shop by me wanted about $2000 to do my axles. im guessing that includes parts but that was still too much for me. i dont know if its worth it for me to get a shop to do it that will back up their work or if i should attempt screwing my axles up lol. you are brave and i respect your motivation to go at this on your own.