9.25 ram 1500 rear question.
I had a nut welded on both ends. A larger (I want to say1 1/8" maybe larger, I wrote it down) for turning the adjuster, and a 3/4" nut to put my 3/4" socket on, then the torque wrench on the socket.
The tool cost me almost nothing, I gave the guy $10 to weld it, it only took him a minute or so. He didn't even charge me, I just tipped him. The other stuff I had. It was an old wheel bearing nut I used, from a Jetta (so it was probably really metric).
Anyway. Got it all in there, learned how to properly adjust backlash (I was doing it wrong before).. Also I found out the hard way, that even if the gear ratios are the same, you must always use the pinion gear that came with that ring gear you are using, they arer not always interchangeable.
When I get my LSD put in, I'm just gonna pay for it.
The tool cost me almost nothing, I gave the guy $10 to weld it, it only took him a minute or so. He didn't even charge me, I just tipped him. The other stuff I had. It was an old wheel bearing nut I used, from a Jetta (so it was probably really metric).
Anyway. Got it all in there, learned how to properly adjust backlash (I was doing it wrong before).. Also I found out the hard way, that even if the gear ratios are the same, you must always use the pinion gear that came with that ring gear you are using, they arer not always interchangeable.
When I get my LSD put in, I'm just gonna pay for it.
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NO locktite on the adjuster rings! make sure they are super clean and screw in and out with ease. Once you set backlash tighten the adjuster rings and bearing caps and everything will hold in place.
Adding anything there (even drop of locktite) could offset your readings or make the adjustment more difficult.
Adding anything there (even drop of locktite) could offset your readings or make the adjustment more difficult.
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I had a nut welded on both ends. A larger (I want to say1 1/8" maybe larger, I wrote it down) for turning the adjuster, and a 3/4" nut to put my 3/4" socket on, then the torque wrench on the socket.
The tool cost me almost nothing, I gave the guy $10 to weld it, it only took him a minute or so. He didn't even charge me, I just tipped him. The other stuff I had. It was an old wheel bearing nut I used, from a Jetta (so it was probably really metric).
Anyway. Got it all in there, learned how to properly adjust backlash (I was doing it wrong before).. Also I found out the hard way, that even if the gear ratios are the same, you must always use the pinion gear that came with that ring gear you are using, they arer not always interchangeable.
When I get my LSD put in, I'm just gonna pay for it.
The tool cost me almost nothing, I gave the guy $10 to weld it, it only took him a minute or so. He didn't even charge me, I just tipped him. The other stuff I had. It was an old wheel bearing nut I used, from a Jetta (so it was probably really metric).
Anyway. Got it all in there, learned how to properly adjust backlash (I was doing it wrong before).. Also I found out the hard way, that even if the gear ratios are the same, you must always use the pinion gear that came with that ring gear you are using, they arer not always interchangeable.
When I get my LSD put in, I'm just gonna pay for it.
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From: hanover PA
NO locktite on the adjuster rings! make sure they are super clean and screw in and out with ease. Once you set backlash tighten the adjuster rings and bearing caps and everything will hold in place.
Adding anything there (even drop of locktite) could offset your readings or make the adjustment more difficult.
Adding anything there (even drop of locktite) could offset your readings or make the adjustment more difficult.
Yeah the too fits through the wheel bearing...
It was 1-3/8 not 1-1/8, I used a 36mm wheel bearing bolt. I was off on the size.
This guy sells these for $25, not bad thats a third of the price of the actual tool.
http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-129...ster-tool.html
Anyway I found this on a Dakota forum....
http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/...d.php?t=119923
It was 1-3/8 not 1-1/8, I used a 36mm wheel bearing bolt. I was off on the size.
This guy sells these for $25, not bad thats a third of the price of the actual tool.http://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-129...ster-tool.html
Anyway I found this on a Dakota forum....
You can make your own tool with 3 simple pieces. Mine cost me less than $10 to make.
The adjuster nut size is 36mm, roughly 1.41inch or for our measurements 1 -3/8" here.
1. 7/8 inch Nut (outer diameter will be 1-3/8) A 36mm Socket will slip over this. $1.95 +Tax.
2. 1/2 inch Schedule 40 gas pipe that is about 6" longer than the axle. I could only get 30" or 48" pipe at my local lowes. I purchased the 48" and it is a bit long but will work. $7.50 +Tax.
3. 1/2" shaft bolt of about 2" long. $0.00 (had one laying around in my 50mm ammo can full of bolts and nuts.
The adjuster nut size is 36mm, roughly 1.41inch or for our measurements 1 -3/8" here.
1. 7/8 inch Nut (outer diameter will be 1-3/8) A 36mm Socket will slip over this. $1.95 +Tax.
2. 1/2 inch Schedule 40 gas pipe that is about 6" longer than the axle. I could only get 30" or 48" pipe at my local lowes. I purchased the 48" and it is a bit long but will work. $7.50 +Tax.
3. 1/2" shaft bolt of about 2" long. $0.00 (had one laying around in my 50mm ammo can full of bolts and nuts.
http://www.dakota-durango.com/forum/...d.php?t=119923
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