Planning on re-gearing - Page 2

bmxrules39 · 11-19-2009, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by riverboyTJSport

My Jeep is a DD and sees more road than offroad right now. Im running 35's with 4.11's. I think its perfect, plenty get up and go and can cruise 75 all day long under 3000rpm.

I am a little nervous I'm going too high, but I already have all the gears, plus the guy that sold me the axle gave me a D30 3.73< carrier today so I'm set for 4.56's if its too high then I'll just go up to 35's

OldFatGuy · 11-19-2009, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by bmxrules39

Thanks for the reply's, one more question do you have to keep pulling and pressing the carrier bearings in order to set backlash? This was where I thought they had to be, but that seems like such a pain. Plus I don't (yet) have a bearing press or pull.

I usually get it as close as I can by shimming the outside of the bearings (just sticking the shims in between the bearings and the case). Then, use the same thickness of shim pack under the bearings on each side. If you do it right, it should come out perfect. If not, you should still be in the ballpark and only have to adjust it once.

bmxrules39 · 11-20-2009, 07:55 PM

Alright this weekend I'm doing my front d30, because there was some confusion and the rebuild kit for the 44 didn't get ordered.

I'm assuming the build is pretty much the same, but I still have a few questions.
Do I really need a micrometer caliper to measure the shims?
and WHERE can I find an inch lb dial type torque wrench? I looked everywhere. rmbr I want to do this tomorrow, so mail order wont really work.
What is the pre-load on a D30 pinion suppose to be?
and I don't need the oil slinger, which is that large plate right?

ET48 · 11-20-2009, 09:46 PM

I posted this link in your build thread, but evidently you didn't see it. It explains alot. Read it first, then determine if you can complete the task. Let me know if you have any questions.

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Gear_Setup/