need advice about my rear diff, video...

[Kain]

small vid (sorry bout the crappy vid) thought i had a bad u-joint took out drive shaft and found this.
how much play should be there? also should the transfer-case output shaft have play in and out if the retaining nut is tight? crap didnt work

 

[Kain]

http://vid172.photobucket.com/albums/w40/kain13_2007/CAM01784_zpsdalvtmzu.mp4
lets try this

 

[ChrisPerry]

Rear diff shouldn't have any in,out,up,down,left,right play. Rotational play depends on if open or locker. A Detroit will turn almost 1/4 turn sometimes.

Transfer case output shouldn't have anything but a little rotational movement, 1/8 turn at most.

 

[Kain]

success!! third time is the charm
i have a vibration at freeway speeds. and went to check u-joints and found this

 

[ChrisPerry]

Just saw video. Bearings look shot. Is it going in and out too? Looks like it is to me.

 

[Kain]

Rear diff shouldn't have any in,out,up,down,left,right play. Rotational play depends on if open or locker. A Detroit will turn almost 1/4 turn sometimes.

Transfer case output shouldn't have anything but a little rotational movement, 1/8 turn at most.

its a gov lock the transfer case output shaft will move in out a little. guess i need another vid

 

[Kain]

and thanks for thew reply

 

[skunked]

Just saw video. Bearings look shot. Is it going in and out too? Looks like it is to me.

that caught my eye too

 

[Kain]

it is, guess its time to get a bearing and seal kit. hope it lasts a little while i just ordered my fitech efi kit.

 

[ChrisPerry]

I know 12 bolt have a crush sleeve. I wonder if you I wonder if tightening the pinion nut more would take out some of the play? I'd ask a gear guru before trying.......

 

[Kain]

i dont like playing with ill get a bearing and seal kit and pull it and rebuild just have to save my pennies so i can get what i want.

out of curiosity will a diff out of a 2006 chevy silverado truck fit in this 77 blazer chassy?there is a 14 bolt for sale $250, with callipers,discks, tires rims and ebrake cables

 

[Kain]

will this press be enough to press bearings in and out of the carrier and pinion bearings

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-h-frame-industrial-heavy-duty-floor-shop-press-60604.html

or do i need the 20 ton

http://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-shop-press-32879.html

 

[frankin5]

You in to fab work, then it has a probability of fitting. Not to forget all the other little things that can go wrong. Does the gear ratio match the front of yours? May need a conversion u joint.

 

[frankin5]

will this press be enough to press bearings in and out of the carrier and pinion bearings

http://www.harborfreight.com/12-ton-h-frame-industrial-heavy-duty-floor-shop-press-60604.html

or do i need the 20 ton

http://www.harborfreight.com/20-ton-shop-press-32879.html

The 12 will work needs a platform, or very short worker, ask me how I know?

 

[Kain]

You in to fab work, then it has a probability of fitting. Not to forget all the other little things that can go wrong. Does the gear ratio match the front of yours? May need a conversion u joint.

i know ill have to move the spring peches and shock mounts but is the width right, and i was told they were 373 front and rear know im going to check tomorrow

 

[Kain]

The 12 will work needs a platform, or very short worker, ask me how I know?

so its worth the extra just to get the 20

 

[frankin5]

so its worth the extra just to get the 20

Not if you doing normal things. I have pressed ball joints, wheel studs and other normal maintenance items for a Blazer. I would verify the front ratio to be on the safe side.

 

[Kain]

i will check in the morning,

 

[Kain]

should i use the crush sleeve or a solid bushing?

 

[6872xtc]

should i use the crush sleeve or a solid bushing?

Are you referring to the 12 bolt?
If so , I like the spacer, it gives good, solid torque numbers . No worries about going too far . And I hate trying to start the crush on a sleeve.