I have an old 8 3/4 Suregrip that I think I will sell. Thought about replacing the clutches in it before I sell it. Are there any instructions on replacing them? Don't seem to find any instructions anywhere. Want to do it right. Any ideas?
8 3/4 Suregrip
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I remember instructions in some of the clutch disc kits I purchased in the past, but the directions are in all the FSMs for the years in which these SG units were factory installed.
Mike
PS; Don't forget the SG case bolts are LEFT hand thread!
Mike
PS; Don't forget the SG case bolts are LEFT hand thread!
BeepBeepRR
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Found this video a while back. May help ya.
Link in his video to tech article.
http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/axle/13.html
Link in his video to tech article.
http://www.moparts.org/Tech/Archive/axle/13.html
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Thanks for the video. Will really help.
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If you have never done one and are selling.... just sell it as is so the next guy knows exactly what he's getting, a used 8 3/4 SG.
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Just my opinion but if I were you, I'd consider selling as is. The new owner will likely want to go through anyway.
You sure about the SG having lefthand threads? Ring gear bolts yes.
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When I rebuilt mine the case bolts were regular thread (not left handed)
Did one many years ago, just wanted to refresh my memory. Think I will sell as is because whoever buys it probably won't believe I rebuilt it anyway. Thanks
If you don't have a factory service manual you can go to Dr Diff's website, he has it there in his tech articles somewhere, or it might be that you go to the clutch kit in the parts section and then click on that for more info... I can't remember exactly where but I know I've seen it there.
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Thanks. I am planning to tear it down and make sure gears are ok before selling it. Will let new owner rebuild it if he desires.
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They are NF left hand threads.
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It's a clutch unit and not a cone? Both are a total different ball of wax.....
Have cone SG I may need to open up do they lefthand threads to separate the halves?
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How much are you asking for it?
Have yet to decide a price. Am going to disassemble it today and check all the components. Want to make sure it is okay to sell. Will make the price as reasonable as possible. Will know later today (Saturday 26th my plan).
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The one that's in the cabinet has right hand threads but seems like I had one once that did have left hand. Been too long and that's the only cone unit I have to look at but if it was left handed, the heads will most likely be marked like the ring gear bolts are. And when you go back together, it's a good idea to use a dab of red Loc-tite on them.
Suregrip was not worth rebuilding. We just used some parts from it. Sorry
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