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so glad i installed mine a couple weeks ago. my stock one was looked real crusty. my temps have dropped almost 20 degrees along with installing a 170 degree thermostatMemorial Day wrenching marathon starts in the morning! Probably won't be done until next weekend, however.
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Lots of things going in including:@Rednexus when you aren't busy please share the details of the purchase and the why(for my engineering brain).
Overall today went pretty good! The new shop is 100x nicer to work in than my tiny old one.
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^The OEM rear wheel bearings were pretty nasty at 190K. They showed signs of some water getting in them. While the bearings were still smooth, I doubt these would have lasted much longer.
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^They cheapie Amazon wheel bearing tool just barely got me through both bearings. It's 3/8 steel, but must be made out of recycled tin cans of something. Total junk, hopefully I'll get a refund for this. I also had to use a rental bearing splitter from Autozone to get outer race off the axleshaft. Overall, this wasn't too bad.
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^Pressing the new SKF bearings onto the axle. I used a spacer from a ball joint service kit and it worked really well.
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^Both axles with near bearings. I didn't get new snap rings and mangled the old ones, so Mrs. Rednexus is going to run to the dealer tomorrow and grab a couple for me. I can also verify that my 2007 GX470 axles slide right into the 8.2 Harrop elocker and the 8.2 Australian trussed housing.
I think you'll be just fine with your 8"!Your old rear bearings and 3rd member gives me hope for my 185k mileold California seasoned stuff.
Almost went with the CSF rad, but got spooked because it wasn’t Denso. Eager to get your feedback.
Great work!
I’ll head over next week with beer and parts for my rig.