What tools or tool set 8.8 axle

[O's Fan Rich]

I want to be able to swap gears and other stuff in the 8.8 axles.

What tools, or is there a tool set, would those in the know recommend for such endeavors?

[MOTOWN]

Unless you are experienced in setting backlash, preload, and that type of setup work i would recommend you leave it to a professional mechanic.

[O's Fan Rich]

How does one gain such experience without doing the installation(s)?

[MOTOWN]

How does one gain such experience without doing the installation(s)?

I went to school, and got my ASE Master certification, finished a 4 year program in 3 years , gotta love spring/summer sessions!

[Ourobos]

Dial indication and magnetic base, big ass torque wrench and breaker bar.. Hand tools.. Maybe this :

http://www.badshoeproductions.com/eight.html

[O's Fan Rich]

I went to school, and got my ASE Master certification, finished a 4 year program in 3 years , gotta love spring/summer sessions!

So.... you had the tools in hand, someone to show you the how to and did the actual installation to learn and show you learned?
Cool!
That's what I have in mind for myself.

If I'm being asked to spend $600.00 to $800.00 around here to have someone do it for me, why should I not spend the money on tools and learn?

And, if you knew me, you'd know I know my way around a shop.....

[MOTOWN]

So.... you had the tools in hand, someone to show you the how to and did the actual installation to learn and show you learned?
Cool!
That's what I have in mind for myself.

If I'm being asked to spend $600.00 to $800.00 around here to have someone do it for me, why should I not spend the money on tools and learn?

And, if you knew me, you'd know I know my way around a shop.....

Not doubting your ability, just saying it's a lot of money in tools unless you install them on a regular basis.

[lifespeed]

You have to put about 175lb/ft on the pinion nut while preventing the yoke from turning to check bearing preload . . . before the ring gear is installed and the tires on the ground so the car can't help hold it still.

It is do-able, but requires care, skill, and some pretty specialized tools. No cheating with a huge impact wrench as it will hammer the pinion bearing rollers.

[justbob]

You have to put about 175lb/ft on the pinion nut while preventing the yoke from turning to check bearing preload . . . before the ring gear is installed and the tires on the ground so the car can't help hold it still.

It is do-able, but requires care, skill, and some pretty specialized tools. No cheating with a huge impact wrench as it will hammer the pinion bearing rollers.


Meh. Make your own hold back out of solid 3/4" round stock and a small piece of 1/4" plate. Mine worked perfect.
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[justbob]

Just dig in Rich. It's NOT rocket science and no magic dust is needed.. Besides, Google makes everyone a professional LOL. True story bro.


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[justbob]

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[Logizyme]

Which do you want more, a properly setup differential with no ruined parts or to learn how to setup a differential?

Even mechanically inclined persons with all the info and tools possible will mess up diff and transmission rebuilds as they learn what they are doing.

[lifespeed]

Meh. Make your own hold back out of solid 3/4" round stock and a small piece of 1/4" plate. Mine worked perfect.

Nice tool.

[lifespeed]

Which do you want more, a properly setup differential with no ruined parts or to learn how to setup a differential?

Even mechanically inclined persons with all the info and tools possible will mess up diff and transmission rebuilds as they learn what they are doing.

I did a 12-bolt Chevy many years ago. Took a lot of assembly/disassembly and shimming both the pinion and carrier. It worked perfectly but was not an easy job. Re-shimming the pinion bearing meant a trip to the machine shop to press the bearing off and on to change the shim.

If you want to learn, go for it. But you don't settle for "close enough" unless you like doing things over and buying expensive parts.

[ChiefUnlimited]

Get setup bearings for the pinion or make your own by peeling a few thou out of the ID. That eliminates the extra press on/off trips to the machine shop.

[lifespeed]

Get setup bearings for the pinion or make your own by peeling a few thou out of the ID. That eliminates the extra press on/off trips to the machine shop.

I could see where that would help, but . . . there will be blood.