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[kyle.rj133]

i got a good used set of 4.56 from six states and the guy there said i should be able so re-use the shims that are all ready there and it should be perfect, he also said put silicone in between the shims and let them dry over night?

he also said the crush sleeve is a bi*** to do. and that i can take it in and they will do it. but i would rather do it at home, but i dont have a press so what has every one else done?

 

[kyle.rj133]

oh yea this will be my first time doing gears

 

[4X4HIGH]

To start off with, you WILL need to check and adjust the pinion depth and i'll almost guarantee you will be adding or removing shims to get it right. Next, I have found it usually takes about 20 tons of pressure before the crush sleeve STARTS to crush then it crushes QUICKLY. I would suggest you have someone do the gears for you and watch them if you have a desire to do it yourself in the future.

 

[kyle.rj133]

i decided that i will have them do the crush sleeve. is all i need to take in is the pinion housing and all the stuff in it? that would be much easier than having to take the hole axle.

and i can get a shim kit for about 20 dollars. i just cant afford to have someone do the gears for me. six states said they would install for 250 depending on how much trouble it gives them.

 

[4X4HIGH]

i decided that i will have them do the crush sleeve. is all i need to take in is the pinion housing and all the stuff in it? that would be much easier than having to take the hole axle.

and i can get a shim kit for about 20 dollars. i just cant afford to have someone do the gears for me. six states said they would install for 250 depending on how much trouble it gives them.

Yes, you'll need to take them the pinion support, pinion gear, crush sleeve, new pinion seal, both pinion bearings, and the Yoke.

Keep in mind that YOU will have to set pinion depth using shims between the pinion support and the axle housing, and you'll also have to set backlash. Setting backlash will require a dial indicator.

 

[kyle.rj133]

yeah i saw a pretty good write up on pirate4x4

 

[kyle.rj133]

if the bearings are good and there is no visible damage to them can i reuse them?

 

[4X4HIGH]

if the bearings are good and there is no visible damage to them can i reuse them?

Yes, but the pinion bearing preload is set to a different spec if used bearings are being used (25-35 IN/LBS for new bearings and 5-15 IN/LBS for used bearings). Also the backlash you're looking for should be .005"-.008". The pinion support bolts are 70 FT/LBS.

 

[kyle.rj133]

Yes, but the pinion bearing preload is set to a different spec if used bearings are being used (25-35 IN/LBS for new bearings and 5-15 IN/LBS for used bearings). Also the backlash you're looking for should be .005"-.008". The pinion support bolts are 70 FT/LBS.

thanks