Rebuilding Axles

[Rubi03 jef]

bnine did my gears on my rubi (5.13's)

Love the 5.13' s.    That's what I got

[Bnine]

I find the 8.8 a whole lot easier than a D44. The carrier shims on an 8.8 are outboard of the bearings so there's no need to have to pull the bearings on and off all the time. I've done a couple 8.8's now and they've turned out pretty good, but I'm no where near the point of doing it for others. Right now if my stuff breaks, it's only me that feels bad.

Actually most 44's are out board shimmed these days, and even when they arent, its simple to go out board.

8.8's need to have ring gear teeth shaved, and use c-clips and crush sleeves. You can purchase an eliminator but its still extra expense ant pita.

I've geared about a dozen 8.8's and I find the 8.8 gear sets to be the most difficult to get good patterns on. Thats with a history of almost 400 regears including d30's, d44's, d35's, d60's, 14 bolts, 9", chrusler 8.25 and toyota 8's.

The only diff I've done thats worse to work on then an 8.8 is the chrysler 8.25

[Bnine]

I have a HP30 and Ford 8.8 I'd like to go through before I slide them under my jeep does anyone know enough about axles that they could drink beer and enjoy free food while telling me I'm doing it wrong? I'm not looking for someone to do it for me, I'm fairly confident I can do most of it myself, but it would be nice to have someone smack me upside the head and tell me I have it in backwards BEFORE I put it all together 

You need to call stan at northridge and order the following.

Year specific and hogh or low pinion specific D30, ARB specific master install kit, inlcuding side bearings. If you have a high pinion without vacum disco its 91-99 xj.

For the 8.8 you want an ARB specific master install kit and a crush sleeve eliminator kit from yukon. If you have the 31 spline disk brake 8.8 it should be from the late 90's exploder. Stan will know the diff.

Then, pull the yokes, and go to the gear center. Have them match them up and give you new ones as yours will most likely be grooved. Keep the old ones as spares.

I am pretty much booked through to the summer. I would talk to Jay at Chanda, or Dave at Broken Axle if you are considering having someone else do the installs.

Im not sure if they are comfortable with people hanging out or not. You would have to ask.

Hope that helps

[Immortal]

The only diff I've done thats worse to work on then an 8.8 is the chrysler 8.25

Aaron had mentioned that his was the last one you were EVER doing... silly Chysler engineers!! 

[jpthing]

Hey Vantagtes...here's a proposition for you. I have all the req'd tools ie dial indicator, dial trq wrench, press, clamshell puller, giant wrench for holding the yoke while you crush the sleeve, several old ground out bearings and misc. shims, books, specs,  etc.....but I am not a *certified* expert...I have done a few axles for myself and a friend which work fine so far and had acceptable pattern. Unfortuneately I do not have a lot of extra time and my beer supplies are sufficient.
MY PROPOSITION:
for $300 I will clear a day (and a space in my garage) when you could come work on your stuff. I will allow you to use all of the specialty tools but you will need to bring your own basic hand tools. I will offer whatever assistance you NEED, rather than helping you through the entire process. The results are entirely at your own risk. The $300 will cover the first 8 hours. After that $50 per hour if you want to keep working that night or rebook for another 8 hour day for another $300. While I am not assisting you I will keep a vauge eye on you while cleaning my garage and dealing with my own junk that needs attention. You will be 100% percent responsible for your safety. Garage is heated and well lit.  Price may be negotiable (a little). You will be responsible for any damage you cause to my tools or property.

You do not need to bring beer...we will need to start before 10 am.

[.:.Dingman.:.]

Jp if he takes you up on that offer I would like to come and watch I will supply my own beer.


Dingman

[jpthing]

dude you are so in...will you help me clean my garage?

[.:.Dingman.:.]

I would but I can't lift anything my back Is still messed I can supervise pretty good do you have any aftermarket diff covers to trade me.


Dingman

[vantagetes]

I would but I can't lift anything my back I'd still messed I can supervise pretty good do you have any aftermarket diff covers to trade me.


Dingman