stallion85
1/2 ton status
Weekend project complete..Pic\'s! And bonus Score of the Day!
Well the past three days I have been swapping front ends out. I know you guys are thinking 3 days??? WTF /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif Ran into a few snags along the way. Here is the list of things I did: First thing first the ring gear on my new/used D44. The ring gear was chipped to hell. I pulled the axles out and removed the carrier. I disassembled the Arb and Ring gear and thoroughly cleaned them with compressed air and brake cleaner. The housing itself was then cleaned out with gas using a BIG snot sucker /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Once I was assured that all the metal chunks and shavings were gone I went to replacing the ring gear and pinion. Keep in mind I have never done anything like this before (axle work). I had tech help from my Dad while I did all the work /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif Anyways it was not as hard as I thought it would be. After everything was double checked, it was all put back together. Once that was done I dropped the old D44 out and went ahead and put some poly bushings in my shackles. On the pass side i had to remove the exhaust manifold to get the freakin bolt out /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif After that 2 freakin hours I slapped the new axle in. Changed the shaft on the steering box and hooked up the draglink. Greased everything up and took her for a spin. The steering wheel was a half of a turn off so when it tried to zero itself the truck would pull right. So a couple more times of taking the front tires off and adjusting the drag link. keep in mind this an ORD setup. It is awesome /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif Very well built and the 2" bend is a perfect match with my crossmember. No binding issues under full flex. The drag link actually fits right in the split in the x member. Sweet /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif One thing weird on this axle is the tie rod is above the knuckle. The holes were tapered this way and it looked like the PO had it setup by looking at the smeared paint from hitting the leaf springs. Anyways I am really excited with this upgrade. I don't have much money but I only have $650 tied up in this swap including axle (Chromoly shafts, CTM's, ARB, X over, Rock ring, RS tie rod, Warn premium hubs /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif) Not a bad upgrade for three days of work /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Score of the day /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
Ugly old 8K Warn winch. Just needs a little TLC and paint. She works which is the most important. Just not Bling /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
Well the past three days I have been swapping front ends out. I know you guys are thinking 3 days??? WTF /forums/images/graemlins/rotfl.gif Ran into a few snags along the way. Here is the list of things I did: First thing first the ring gear on my new/used D44. The ring gear was chipped to hell. I pulled the axles out and removed the carrier. I disassembled the Arb and Ring gear and thoroughly cleaned them with compressed air and brake cleaner. The housing itself was then cleaned out with gas using a BIG snot sucker /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif Once I was assured that all the metal chunks and shavings were gone I went to replacing the ring gear and pinion. Keep in mind I have never done anything like this before (axle work). I had tech help from my Dad while I did all the work /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif Anyways it was not as hard as I thought it would be. After everything was double checked, it was all put back together. Once that was done I dropped the old D44 out and went ahead and put some poly bushings in my shackles. On the pass side i had to remove the exhaust manifold to get the freakin bolt out /forums/images/graemlins/angryfire.gif After that 2 freakin hours I slapped the new axle in. Changed the shaft on the steering box and hooked up the draglink. Greased everything up and took her for a spin. The steering wheel was a half of a turn off so when it tried to zero itself the truck would pull right. So a couple more times of taking the front tires off and adjusting the drag link. keep in mind this an ORD setup. It is awesome /forums/images/graemlins/yikes.gif Very well built and the 2" bend is a perfect match with my crossmember. No binding issues under full flex. The drag link actually fits right in the split in the x member. Sweet /forums/images/graemlins/thumb.gif One thing weird on this axle is the tie rod is above the knuckle. The holes were tapered this way and it looked like the PO had it setup by looking at the smeared paint from hitting the leaf springs. Anyways I am really excited with this upgrade. I don't have much money but I only have $650 tied up in this swap including axle (Chromoly shafts, CTM's, ARB, X over, Rock ring, RS tie rod, Warn premium hubs /forums/images/graemlins/woot.gif) Not a bad upgrade for three days of work /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
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Score of the day /forums/images/graemlins/waytogo.gif
Ugly old 8K Warn winch. Just needs a little TLC and paint. She works which is the most important. Just not Bling /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif
