Walter

What does it take to change from a 27 spline shaft in a 8.25 to a 29? is it simple slide in? I know simple question but can't find an answer seems like everyone but me knows.

rweaver138

wrong information

Walter

maybe a stupid question, reset the ring gear is?

rweaver138

wrong information

rweaver138

look up chrysler 8.25 gear install and you can get an idea of what im talking about here

builtnotbought89'

Just buy a whole new 29 spline axle, and save your self the headache!

rweaver138

this would probably be an easier route

Walter

ya that does sound like a pain. But say i did get a new one wouldn't i need to find one with matching gears. and to reset it just to make sure i understand it right, i have to tighten one side then the other to get the carrier aliened with the wring and pinion, (so the teeth are fitting tight)

TrekkerJmm

All you need to do is change the axles and the spider gears in the carrier. There is no need to take the carrier out and re-set the backlash on the ring and pinion...Tj

rweaver138

your right, thanks for clearing that up. the side gears are what hold the splines not the carrier.

disregard my previous information

Walter

So you can just slip out the spider gears past the carrier

TrekkerJmm

Yep. This link may help you take it apart. Its for the Powertrax no-spin but you get the idea...Tj
Pay close attention to section 9-11.
http://www.richmondgear.com/0002pdfs/8221022A.pdf

Walter

So i just take the pin out pull the shafts out pull the spider gears. Do it in reverse and call it a day. That doesn't seem to horrible.

TrekkerJmm

Very easy. Just take out the 8mm bolt then pop out the pin and push axles in and take off C clips then axles will come out and spiders also...Tj

Walter

sounds simple, although it never is. Ya i will have to do that. ok now now pry the stupidest question on this thread and pry should of asked this earlier. What are the advantages of the 29 over the 27. Just stronger?