So I'm mentally preparing myself for a 30 spline Longfiled install and figure I would rebuild my knuckles at the same time. I've read tons of articles between here and PBB so I think I am comfortable with most of the process. I am still a little unclear regarding setting up the trunion/knuckle bearings though. Some articles say you need the SST and others say you can just set the preload with the knuckle. I understand that the SST will allow you to set the preload by "measuring" the shim stack, and it seems like using the knuckle method (no SST) you just add/delete shims until you get the correct preload (right?).
My question, is the SST only used to determine preload or does it also align the trunion bearings (vertically)? Without ever getting into a knuckle it seems that the trunion bearings only go in one way and can't really be "misaligned" right?
If I don't have an SST can I just pop the bearings in and set the preload with a scale adding/removing shims as needed? Like here https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/382811-need-real-time-help-garage-now.html
Thanks
My question, is the SST only used to determine preload or does it also align the trunion bearings (vertically)? Without ever getting into a knuckle it seems that the trunion bearings only go in one way and can't really be "misaligned" right?
If I don't have an SST can I just pop the bearings in and set the preload with a scale adding/removing shims as needed? Like here https://forum.ih8mud.com/40-55-series-tech/382811-need-real-time-help-garage-now.html
Thanks