Thanks,
You are doing a real clean job. Can't wait to see the finished product.
You are doing a real clean job. Can't wait to see the finished product.
FJ 62 SOA begins!
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HE HE HE HE....ME TOO!
Thanks for the compliment...Im trying, especially with so many eyes watching, it kinda motivates you!
Chicago
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Just to update...
I started pulling the rear end out this weekend...
Right now Im just freeing up the housing so I can pull it...Nothing picture worthy unless there is something that someone wants to see!
Im waiting for a wiper seal kit so I can get the knuckles back together and the front end set up...I figured I had to do SOEMTHING in the mean time...
I wanna get this bitch up and rollin again!
Chicago
I started pulling the rear end out this weekend...
Right now Im just freeing up the housing so I can pull it...Nothing picture worthy unless there is something that someone wants to see!
Im waiting for a wiper seal kit so I can get the knuckles back together and the front end set up...I figured I had to do SOEMTHING in the mean time...
I wanna get this bitch up and rollin again!
Chicago
Keith,
Don't know anything about the 62 diff housings but it was, all around, easier when I did my 4.88 on my 100 to remove/reinstall the 3rd from the housing when the housing was off the rig. Otherwise it was a BFPITA to get the 3rd lined up, especially with the larger OD ring gear, and shoved in horizontally (when the housing was on the rig) than it was to just remove the housing from the rig...set it so the 3rd can be dropped (gravity is your friend this way
) right down in without damaging the gasket or messing up the syn gasket.BTW: Permatex The Right Stuff worked great in place of traditional paper based gasket!
Dan
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
Kieth-this is nice work from what I've seen in this thread.
I have to disagree with Dan here. I like Permatex, and "The Right Stuff" is thier best product. I would not omit the paper gasket. It does a good job sealing up the irregularities on the mating surfaces. I actually coat the papergasket with Permatex. The problem is that the housing can squirm, and will eventually ooze lube without the paper gasket. Also remember to torque the diff to housing nuts several times after the install to keep them tight.
Can't wait to see it when done.
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Hey guyz,
For the front, I used the paper gasket and the permatex stuff...
I put the diff in while the axel was bolted up and in place and I had NO ISSUES...
I did a dry fit before hand and got the diff oriented so I could just sort of "FLIP" it into place on the studs...
Used the paper gasket with a thin layer of the permatex on the diff face, and on the housing face....Torqed the bolt to 26 ft lbs...
Sound like I did OK? I guess well see when she's runnin
Thanks for the tips
Im planning on going through and re torqueing everything one its all re assembled, if for nothing else to verifiy that I got everything tightened that should be.
Chicago
For the front, I used the paper gasket and the permatex stuff...
I put the diff in while the axel was bolted up and in place and I had NO ISSUES...
I did a dry fit before hand and got the diff oriented so I could just sort of "FLIP" it into place on the studs...
Used the paper gasket with a thin layer of the permatex on the diff face, and on the housing face....Torqed the bolt to 26 ft lbs...
Sound like I did OK? I guess well see when she's runnin
Thanks for the tips
Im planning on going through and re torqueing everything one its all re assembled, if for nothing else to verifiy that I got everything tightened that should be.
Chicago
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Keith,
Don't know anything about the 62 diff housings but it was, all around, easier when I did my 4.88 on my 100 to remove/reinstall the 3rd from the housing when the housing was off the rig. Otherwise it was a BFPITA to get the 3rd lined up, especially with the larger OD ring gear, and shoved in horizontally (when the housing was on the rig) than it was to just remove the housing from the rig...set it so the 3rd can be dropped (gravity is your friend this way
BTW: Permatex The Right Stuff worked great in place of traditional paper based gasket!
Dan
Hey Dan,
Your technique is how plan on doing the rear this time around...
With the front, I had it all bolted up, then, as an after thought, I realized it would have been much safer for the gasket, to put the diff in, OFF the rig. Hopefully it worked out!
Keith
Andy,
I thought about doing it that way...then gave in to easy. So far so good though with 12K. Do you let the Permatex dry to touch on the gasket or assemble wet? I have heard of doing it both ways.
Cruiserdrew
On the way there
I let it just start to get tacky and then assemble. The other advantage is the permatex sticks the gasket in place so you don't damage it during the install.
I had my 80 rear assembled for a while with just Permatex. It took about 2 years to develop an slight weep of gear oil. I was regearing anyway, and so put the paper back in and it's been perfect for 3 years or more.
rusty_tlc
Dain Bramaged Member
Gaskets?
I just got a drip pan from Walmart.
I used permatex/no gasket last time on the rear. What I did was assemble it to finger tight then let it sit over night before I tightened it down.
I noticed the other day I have what may be a little seepage or some oil that got thrown back from the leak in the T-case.
The thirds go in/out easy on a 40.
I just got a drip pan from Walmart.
I used permatex/no gasket last time on the rear. What I did was assemble it to finger tight then let it sit over night before I tightened it down.
I noticed the other day I have what may be a little seepage or some oil that got thrown back from the leak in the T-case.
The thirds go in/out easy on a 40.
I just rebuilt my rear diff. Bought a master install kit and it didn't even come with a gasket...just a tube of Permatex.
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I guess Ill find out how good a job I did soon.
I got my wiper seal kit this week, so Ill HOPEFULLY get the front end back in this weekend
!!!!
I cant wait to see where she sits then the tires are on and back on solid ground!
Chicago
I got my wiper seal kit this week, so Ill HOPEFULLY get the front end back in this weekend
!!!!I cant wait to see where she sits then the tires are on and back on solid ground!
Chicago
i may sound like a tard but what the hell is SOA?
We are all a bunch of tards......SOA stands for Spring Over Axle. Next question young tard!
chicago as more progress look forward to pics dude..!
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Deiselcruiserhead...
Ill ba taking a bunch this weekend of the front end install, and hopefully with the wheels back on the ground!!!!!
MAN, I cant wait to see it!
Chicago
Ill ba taking a bunch this weekend of the front end install, and hopefully with the wheels back on the ground!!!!!
MAN, I cant wait to see it!
Chicago
Chicago -
Awesome job so far. I've got a 88 62 also and you have me wanting a SOA on it now. Thanks!
Keep the pics coming.
Nick
Awesome job so far. I've got a 88 62 also and you have me wanting a SOA on it now. Thanks!
Keep the pics coming.
Nick
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En route!!!
Ill be in the garage all day, so Ill have some up tonight that will hopefully be with some rims and tires ON THE GROUND, or at least on the rig!
Chicago
Ill be in the garage all day, so Ill have some up tonight that will hopefully be with some rims and tires ON THE GROUND, or at least on the rig!
Chicago
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Today I managed to get most of the knuckle rebuild done...
I ran into a few snags...
The clutch in the hub lock out was MISSING in the PS hub. I went in and started calling around for this part...GOOD LUCK! I tired summit, napa, kragen, just about everywhere that sells parts in my area and came up empty...Does anyone happen to have one of these laying around they can sell me?
The other snag, was a THRASHED the inner wheel bearing seal, so a new one of those is in my horizon.
I got some pics which would probably only be of interest to those embarking on a knuckle rebuild.
It was easier than I thought...I printed the FSM pages off of birfield.com and went down the line. If you can follow directions, it is easy, but well see how good of a job I did when I drive it.
Here are the pics!
Chicago
I ran into a few snags...
The clutch in the hub lock out was MISSING in the PS hub. I went in and started calling around for this part...GOOD LUCK! I tired summit, napa, kragen, just about everywhere that sells parts in my area and came up empty...Does anyone happen to have one of these laying around they can sell me?
The other snag, was a THRASHED the inner wheel bearing seal, so a new one of those is in my horizon.
I got some pics which would probably only be of interest to those embarking on a knuckle rebuild.
It was easier than I thought...I printed the FSM pages off of birfield.com and went down the line. If you can follow directions, it is easy, but well see how good of a job I did when I drive it.
Here are the pics!
Chicago
