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You will also need a large& internal Hex tool to do the Lash adjustment..
Old C-body torsion bar works good too...
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| Author: | Reed [ Tue Sep 11, 2012 2:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | 8 1/4 gear change |
Assuming the rest of the axle assembly is in good shape (axles, bearings, etc...), what parts will I need to swap an A-body 8 1/4 rear axle from a 2.2 gearset to a 3.2 gearset? I have a 3.2 ring, pinion, and carrier out of an early 70s Dodge van ready to go, but what else will I need/should I have on hand? Any special tools I will need to get the gears set up right? I have a magnetic base dial indicator, but will I need more? Thanks. |
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| Author: | hantayo13 [ Tue Sep 11, 2012 6:12 pm ] |
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a new crush sleeve ...an air impac to tear apart |
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| Author: | Reed [ Tue Sep 11, 2012 7:51 pm ] |
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I'll order up a new crush sleeve, I got the air wrench covered. |
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| Author: | Fopar [ Tue Sep 11, 2012 8:22 pm ] |
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How about an inch/pound torque wrench dial or beam type. Richard |
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| Author: | Reed [ Tue Sep 11, 2012 9:15 pm ] |
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Torque wrench- check! |
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| Author: | Junior [ Wed Sep 12, 2012 5:47 pm ] |
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are there any write ups on this yet? i was wondering how to do it myself |
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| Author: | Reed [ Wed Sep 12, 2012 8:46 pm ] |
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If anyone has a link to a how-to article on changing 8.25 gears, please share. |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:42 am ] |
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You will also need a large& internal Hex tool to do the Lash adjustment.. I forget the size of the Hex - probably like 1.25" or something... I made one by getting an old pair of transverse tortion bars off of an FJM body donor car, cutting the bends of of them and then welding the 2 cut ends togther.. it's the correct size hex for the job, and will be a longer than the axle tube. I am not sure if you can get the spanner wrenches in there like you might use on an 8.75 Setup. Greg |
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| Author: | Reed [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:53 am ] |
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Uh oh. Thank's Greg. I will have to investigate that further once I get the axle up on my bench and can get a really good look at it. |
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| Author: | CNC-Dude [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 9:58 am ] |
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Any pics of your tool you made Greg. Also pm sent. |
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| Author: | Reed [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 10:40 am ] |
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I forgot I had previously found this writeup on a Jeep site: JEEP link Looks like Randy's Ring and Pinion sells the adjuster tool for $65. |
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| Author: | hantayo13 [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:31 pm ] |
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a bent screwdriver works if caps not bolted tight,once set tighten caps and install keepers/screw |
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| Author: | DusterIdiot [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 5:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Lol... |
Quote: You will also need a large& internal Hex tool to do the Lash adjustment..
Old C-body torsion bar works good too...
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| Author: | Junior [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 6:14 pm ] |
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so i read the write up and seems pretty good. what would be the difference between that and a rear with a sure grip? |
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| Author: | Greg Ondayko [ Fri Sep 14, 2012 3:58 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Lol... |
Quote: Quote: You will also need a large& internal Hex tool to do the Lash adjustment..
Old C-body torsion bar works good too...YES you are right... I forgot... ' round these parts Old Junk c bodies / parts are getting scarce, but Plenty of F/J/M cars left rotting from 1989 still ' round here.  Greg |
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