Third member is going on my 01 4runner
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p1michaud
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Gear installs
I always get a great laugh from ZUK's rebuilds.
I was foolish enought to tackle my own re-gear and without ZUK's support (via e-mails) and his website it would have been impossible. Superb guy and quality work. You won't have a issue with that install for as long as you own your rig. What are you doing about the front?
Cheers,
P
I always get a great laugh from ZUK's rebuilds.
I was foolish enought to tackle my own re-gear and without ZUK's support (via e-mails) and his website it would have been impossible. Superb guy and quality work. You won't have a issue with that install for as long as you own your rig. What are you doing about the front?
Cheers,
P
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
Toyota IFS front diffs.
It may be fine. Would they be willing to let you be there while they complete the set up? That way you could verify the following to ensure that their set up is correct:
1-Pinion depth/shim
2-Carrier pre-load
3-Pattern check, this is a real pain on the Toyota IFS front diffs especially if you don't have the proper equipment.
4-Pinion Pre Load
This would provide you with some confidence that the set up is correct.
One more question, are you putting a locker in the front as well or simply re-gearing? If so, this would invove a bit more work.
Cheers,
P
SOAZ said:
It may be fine. Would they be willing to let you be there while they complete the set up? That way you could verify the following to ensure that their set up is correct:
1-Pinion depth/shim
2-Carrier pre-load
3-Pattern check, this is a real pain on the Toyota IFS front diffs especially if you don't have the proper equipment.
4-Pinion Pre Load
This would provide you with some confidence that the set up is correct.
One more question, are you putting a locker in the front as well or simply re-gearing? If so, this would invove a bit more work.
Cheers,
P
SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
p1michaud said:
Yep, the ARB locker and 4.88's are in the front. I was able to check the pattern via the drain hole. I painted a few teeth and then went forward and back in 4wd to get a good pattern under load.
The teeth are definately better than the rear, but they are grabbing on half of the tooth only. Plus it whines when the revolutions get up past 15 miles an hour.
I was thinking about hanging out and watching the re-install. I can spot a bad pattern, but I'm not of a lot of use when it comes to the more fine adjustments.
p1michaud
Expedition Leader
ARB and aftermarket gears.
Since you are installing an ARB with aftermarket gears, read this: ARB RD-90 Install questions
Having a correct pattern is only part of the battle for a long and trouble free operation. Once this shop has done their thing, could you have someone else check their work? Also, if you have questions the ARB USA technical support is second to none. Give them a call if need be.
Good luck,
P
SOAZ said:
Since you are installing an ARB with aftermarket gears, read this: ARB RD-90 Install questions
Having a correct pattern is only part of the battle for a long and trouble free operation. Once this shop has done their thing, could you have someone else check their work? Also, if you have questions the ARB USA technical support is second to none. Give them a call if need be.
Good luck,
P
SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
Nice write-up! Thank you!
I decided to make an appointment with 4wheelers and have them take a look at it. Basically I'm asking them to take it apart and make sure its put together correctly.
Since when I turn on the front diff lock oil spewed out of the breather I know that they screwed it up pretty good.
Doh! :violent-smiley-031:
I decided to make an appointment with 4wheelers and have them take a look at it. Basically I'm asking them to take it apart and make sure its put together correctly.
Since when I turn on the front diff lock oil spewed out of the breather I know that they screwed it up pretty good.
Doh! :violent-smiley-031:
SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
Very good to know!BruceTS said:
I learn something every day.
I guess the power of mental suggestion is strong. I felt like it was a bit closer in line with speed now. I guess not.
Oh well. The good part is my mental calculater when I see a cop is still intact. Slow to about 5 under and I'll be at the speed limit!
Photog
Explorer
Your GPS tells you it is very close. It may not have been as close, with the factory tires on it. They typically run on the safe side.SOAZ said:Very good to know!
I learn something every day.
I guess the power of mental suggestion is strong. I felt like it was a bit closer in line with speed now. I guess not.
Oh well. The good part is my mental calculater when I see a cop is still intact. Slow to about 5 under and I'll be at the speed limit!
SOAZ
Tim and Kelsey get lost..
AND THE PLOT THICKENS:
4wheelers said the airline hole was mounted int he wrong spot. (I knew this, it made the air line hose come right out toward the oil pan. I figured a 90 degree fixture would fix it) WHAT I DIDN'T know is that on the inside the copper line was in contact with the ring gear and it already wore a hole in the copper line. They are trying to figure out how to plug the old hole... Can't weld because its cast. Can't plug it because the ring is so close that it would hit most plugs....
What the heck. I have some bad luck. Anyone want me to give them lottery numbers? Its gotta turn sometime!
4wheelers said the airline hole was mounted int he wrong spot. (I knew this, it made the air line hose come right out toward the oil pan. I figured a 90 degree fixture would fix it) WHAT I DIDN'T know is that on the inside the copper line was in contact with the ring gear and it already wore a hole in the copper line. They are trying to figure out how to plug the old hole... Can't weld because its cast. Can't plug it because the ring is so close that it would hit most plugs....
What the heck. I have some bad luck. Anyone want me to give them lottery numbers? Its gotta turn sometime!