How hard is doing a regear to C 8.25

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Apr 10, 2012 | 09:07 PM

#16

TheJerm

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From: Flint/Asheville

Year: 1995

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 HO

wow, its amazing we can set gears at work in a min or two granted they are like 9" where its easy to shim the pinion and adjust the carrier left and right.

Apr 10, 2012 | 09:22 PM

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N20jeep

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From: Jacksonville, FL

Year: 92

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by CheifRupp

on a scale of 1-10 how hard is regearing on my own?

Hows your patience?

Apr 10, 2012 | 09:27 PM

#18

DeftwillP

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Like someone else already said: if you have to ask, you're not ready. Just hire it out and ask if you can watch.

Apr 11, 2012 | 01:45 AM

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honeybadger2038

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Go 4.56 and never look back

Apr 11, 2012 | 01:49 AM

#20

Atmos

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From: City of Trees, CA

Year: 93 2 door

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by CheifRupp

on a scale of 1-10 how hard is regearing on my own?

this is a write up on how to do it. everyone I know who has done it on there own has had professional training and has access to a shop

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Gear_Setup/

Apr 11, 2012 | 01:52 AM

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honeybadger2038

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Trust me u dont want to re gear yourself unless u have a good press, dial indicator, and torque wrenches. I dont know many people that have that lying around and dont have a full shop