So I got a front/rear pair of loaded 3rds with 4.88's and air lockers from JT's. Rear was TJM which is what I wanted on both ends, but they were out of stock on the front so we went with ARB. OK, fine.
Got the rear in, though the carriers were a tight fit into the housing.
Front is a total no go. Way to wide. Calling JT's this this AM, they said it was not uncommon to need to clearance the housing opening to clear the carriers. WTF. OK, fine.
What is my best, quickest, cleanest way to do this? I've got very limited time to get this sucker in, and the front re-assembled for an upcoming UT trip.
Also, the way that the copper air line is routed over the very top of the ring gear, as in towards the oil pan, seems like even with clearing the carriers will make insertion difficult unless I really angle and twist the 3rd in. Is that normal, or should the line be crossing the ring more towards the front of the ring gear? I know it can't get too close to the housing cover...
Thanks in advance!
Got the rear in, though the carriers were a tight fit into the housing.
Front is a total no go. Way to wide. Calling JT's this this AM, they said it was not uncommon to need to clearance the housing opening to clear the carriers. WTF. OK, fine.
What is my best, quickest, cleanest way to do this? I've got very limited time to get this sucker in, and the front re-assembled for an upcoming UT trip.
Also, the way that the copper air line is routed over the very top of the ring gear, as in towards the oil pan, seems like even with clearing the carriers will make insertion difficult unless I really angle and twist the 3rd in. Is that normal, or should the line be crossing the ring more towards the front of the ring gear? I know it can't get too close to the housing cover...
Thanks in advance!
