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05-22-2014, 07:40 PM
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Cool thanks, in the video I watched they tourqued the pinion nut onto the pinion before dropping the carrier in and checking backlash so that's what I already did. The weird thing was, I only got to between 40-60 ft lbs on the nut before the flange got too tight and had to back the nut off a bit
05-22-2014, 08:12 PM
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So I'm puting a g2 4.88 ring and pinion on my 8.8. I'm doing this by myself and I've never done it before. I have extensive mechanical skills just this is one thats scaring me.
So I also got a g2 master install kit.
I'm watching videos of Ford 8.8 gear installs and that's what I'm going off.
There's a good Ford racing video about gears and I'v been using that.
When it got to them putting the pinion on they just used the old pinion shim with the new pinion and put the new bearings, seals, races, oil slinger,and crush sleeve on. I did that and pressed on my new bearing and slid the pinion into the housing and tourqued it down. Ensuring my resistance was within spec of course.
So, my question is do y'all think I'm okay with the one stock pinion shim on these gears? I don't want to have to keep pulling and pressing my new timken bearing on the pinion if I have the wrong depth.
So I also got a g2 master install kit.
I'm watching videos of Ford 8.8 gear installs and that's what I'm going off.
There's a good Ford racing video about gears and I'v been using that.
When it got to them putting the pinion on they just used the old pinion shim with the new pinion and put the new bearings, seals, races, oil slinger,and crush sleeve on. I did that and pressed on my new bearing and slid the pinion into the housing and tourqued it down. Ensuring my resistance was within spec of course.
So, my question is do y'all think I'm okay with the one stock pinion shim on these gears? I don't want to have to keep pulling and pressing my new timken bearing on the pinion if I have the wrong depth.
05-22-2014, 08:24 PM
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No idea about Ford axles but this is widely considered as authoritative, in Dana land at least http://www.billavista.com/tech/Artic...ble/index.html
05-22-2014, 09:40 PM
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What size is my original pipe coming from jeep into cat???
96 XJ Country never upgraded it still factory.Trying to find out the diameter size of the pipe coming off the head into the cat is. I will be putting on new exhaust system and new high flow cat which are both 2.5 in diameter.
05-22-2014, 10:43 PM
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05-22-2014, 11:01 PM
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Anyone use these? Opinions please...
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For example, this is what happens with 1/8" thick tubing that's fastened in a similar fashion: http://www.naxja.org/forum/showthread.php?p=245580713
I think it's 2.5" anyway lol
05-22-2014, 11:22 PM
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well this isnt cherokee related but its jeep related. my bro just bought a 94/95 wrangler with the 4cyl it started fine and idled fine before we loaded it onto trailer and pulled the battery out(po wanted it) we put a used battery in it jumped it and it wont idle at all. could the battery being dead not let it idle unless you feather the throttle
05-22-2014, 11:35 PM
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well this isnt cherokee related but its jeep related. my bro just bought a 94/95 wrangler with the 4cyl it started fine and idled fine before we loaded it onto trailer and pulled the battery out(po wanted it) we put a used battery in it jumped it and it wont idle at all. could the battery being dead not let it idle unless you feather the throttle
05-22-2014, 11:48 PM
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Yes. If the charge is really low the alternator will put so much strain on the engine that it can stall it. Definitely on a 2.5L. Happened in my XJ with 4.0L after I accidentally left the dome light on for like 12 hours in the winter. Held it at 2000 RPM for 5 or 10 minutes and was fine.
05-23-2014, 12:16 AM
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Anyone use these? Opinions please...
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If you're concerned they wont be strong enough for your type of wheeling, then you should consider making your own to fit your needs. Most companies that sell sliders are making them relatively the same way with similar materials and thicknesses.
05-23-2014, 07:38 AM
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Ok have a couple exhaust questions. 96 Cherokee Country. 4.0 auto
1) Which size high flow cat do I need? Am I correct that the front pipe goes into the cat at 2.5" and I could use an adapter to get it to 2.25" after the cat?
2) Going to a flex pipe in the front pipe before the cat? Would this need to be a 2.5" pipe as well?
Really trying to do this as cheap as I can. Not looking for any great sound or horsepower gains just getting rid of the leaks.
1) Which size high flow cat do I need? Am I correct that the front pipe goes into the cat at 2.5" and I could use an adapter to get it to 2.25" after the cat?
2) Going to a flex pipe in the front pipe before the cat? Would this need to be a 2.5" pipe as well?
Really trying to do this as cheap as I can. Not looking for any great sound or horsepower gains just getting rid of the leaks.
05-23-2014, 08:25 AM
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Ive got them. They also use 4 bolts along the pinch seam. They work pretty well, I havenf dropped onto them or anything and theyre holding up. Scuffs the bedliner and whatnot.
If you're concerned they wont be strong enough for your type of wheeling, then you should consider making your own to fit your needs. Most companies that sell sliders are making them relatively the same way with similar materials and thicknesses.
If you're concerned they wont be strong enough for your type of wheeling, then you should consider making your own to fit your needs. Most companies that sell sliders are making them relatively the same way with similar materials and thicknesses.
05-23-2014, 01:31 PM
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Thanks for the link. Good read.
I would love to make my own. The problem is that welding is the one thing I never got the chance to learn. A buddy offered to teach me over the summer but we are having a baby, plus my other kids are coming up, and we are moving into a new house. Factor in college classes and it's gunna be a super busy summer. However, I will be making my own body armor.