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Four Critical Ring & Pinion Settings

Four Critical Ring & Pinion Settings

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 22 Mar 2020

Although proper ring & pinion setup can be accomplished at home, I really recommend having a professional do the job. However, if a person really insists on trying it (and that is really the only way to learn), here is some information that should be helpful. When setting up a ring & pinion, there are four critical settings that need to be correct in order to get proper setup and...

Differential Install: Small Details Make a Big Difference (Part 2)

Differential Install: Small Details Make a Big Difference (Part 2)

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 22 Mar 2020

When working on any rearend, always pay very close attention to the axle shafts and axle bearings. Sealed ball bearing type axle bearings are usually very easy to diagnose and any roughness makes replacement the obvious choice. Flat roller bearing style axles are not as obvious to diagnose, and many times people dismiss wear that soon after leads to larger problems. Any pits, rust, grooves, or...

Differential Install: Small Details Make a Big Difference (Part 1)

Differential Install: Small Details Make a Big Difference (Part 1)

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 22 Mar 2020

Taking care of the details requires knowing which details are important, and having the discipline to check every detail on every job. Here is a partial list of details that we have found to make a difference when assembling a differential. Pay very close attention to the bearing hubs on the carrier case. If the old carrier bearing spins on the case, the new bearing will not fit tight and...

Tech Tidbit: U-Joint Specs & General Applications

Tech Tidbit: U-Joint Specs & General Applications

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 22 Mar 2020

It’s obvious u-joints are a critical component in any driveline so understanding their key mesurements and general specs is important. We have put this spotter’s guide together to answer some of the basic questions regarding universal joints. Parameters such as cap diameter, ring diameter, and the availability of adapters are outlined. There is also a listing of common...

Driveline Angles & Vibration

Driveline Angles & Vibration

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 22 Mar 2020

I have had more than a few customers come back to our service shop after a gear ratio change to complain that we caused a new vibration in their vehicle. In actuality, we inadvertently caused the vibration by increasing the driveline speed. When changing to a lower gear ratio (numerically higher) the driveline speed increases proportionally to the change in the ratio. For example, when...

Positraction Chatter

Positraction Chatter

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 22 Mar 2020

When looking for great off-road traction an aggressive positraction is one of the most popular ways to go. But, when driving on the street every day that great off-road posi may be annoying. I have found that it is very difficult to make a positraction work really well off-road and still not chatter during every day driving. Many say that they can do it but my question is can they do it...

Limited Slips: Gov-Lock Vs. Yukon Dura Grip

Limited Slips: Gov-Lock Vs. Yukon Dura Grip

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 22 Mar 2020

In the early 1970s, real muscle cars were fading away, and average Americans were becoming more concerned with a plush ride than with high performance. In the 1973 model year, General Motors decided to start using the Gov-Lock in trucks, in an effort to eliminate chatter associated with conventional spring preload clutch type positractions  limited slip differentials . This was the one of...

Worms Can Help Off-Road Traction

Worms Can Help Off-Road Traction

Posted by : Evan / Posted on : 22 Mar 2020

Even though the Gleason Torsen limited slip differential has been out of production for about thirteen years now, I still get quite a few questions about it. The Gleason Torsen was a gear driven, torque-sensing limited slip differential that was very smooth and reliable, as long as it was not used with tall tires. Although Gleason decided it was too difficult to make a strong yet economical...