Recent content by Jeradaktyl

Yes this was a complete overhaul, I set preload by running the nut down on the pinion with an impact until I had no more slop, after that was gone I took a needle type torque wrench and turned the nut until it read just shy of 2ft lbs, not a proper method by any means

Well I guess since I already have some miles on it ill just roll with it, I'll buy another set of gears in the meantime to have on hand in case something decides to give way, I kept my old carrier and plan on rebuilding it to since it doesn't hurt to have parts on hand, I've never done a diff...

Do you advice I run it and live with the whine since it's developed a pattern?

I dont sorry, it was hot enough where I couldn't hold my hand on it, I can check though when I get home later on, would it possibly cause more harm if I made a readjustment after have so many miles on it??

Here's a question, I have about 70 miles on the new gears and carrier, at 35mph she whines and it seems like I have a slight howl as well, the whine is loud tho, since I already have that many miles on the ring and pinion and assuming it's created a pattern is it to late to move the pinion in or...

You guys are awesome, I really appreciate the info, I'll tear it apart again and hopefully do it right :-)thanks agin

I came here because I have the exact opposite problem...lol hope you find an answer

Thank you!

Lol I used a dial indicator and ended up with .008 b.l.

Going on pattern only, truthfully this is my 1st differential I set up (apparently wrong) I took my old pinion bearing and lathed the I.D. out enough so I can slip it over the pinion with shims and do a dummy install, honestly didn't know there was a tool

I swapped my 3.23s out of my 742 case and replaced with Richmond 3.91s and installed a dr. Diff carrier, the coast side is quite as can be, the drive side howls a little bit and whines at 40mph, I touched the diff housing after a 25min drive and it's hot! I put about 70 miles on it all under...

Thanks for the information, I definitely joined the right forum. After looking at prices from Yukon I can't justify spending that much on gears when I can buy a clutch style diff for slightly more money. I've made up my mind and will buy the new differential. When I pull the old one I'll take...

Do you still have your sure grip laying around?

I check my local salvage yard yesterday and they didnt have anything unfortunately, I'll keep looking otherwise I might order a sure grip from Dr. Diff

Thanks a lot guys! To me it only makes sense to just get a new sure grip for the price that way I'll know what I have exactly...I appreciate all your input