Re gearing issue
09-01-2016, 01:19 PM
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Re gearing issue
Chrysler 8.25 /27 spline diff with Detroit full locker
I'm re gearing to 4:88
New ring gear is much thicker, and the pinion shaft won't go back in- about 1/4" to fat
Someone told me to grind the teeth on the ring to get it back in???
Is this correct or what do you suggest?
I'm re gearing to 4:88
New ring gear is much thicker, and the pinion shaft won't go back in- about 1/4" to fat
Someone told me to grind the teeth on the ring to get it back in???
Is this correct or what do you suggest?
09-01-2016, 01:40 PM
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Yes either grind the edge of the rig gear teeth just until the pin clears or get a notched cross pin for use with lower gears.
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09-01-2016, 02:51 PM
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09-03-2016, 11:31 AM
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what I learned from my attempt at regearing my XJ
1. The Chrysler 8.25 screw adjusters are screwy. What a PITA. When regearing to 4:88 and I think 4:56 also, with a Detroit locker there will be some grinding involved to get the cross pin back in
2. The Dana 30 stock carrier does NOT accept 4:88. I learned this after literally hours of going back n forth with shims. I could get it to .60 backlash- any tighter and it started to bind. After some research I figured it out-
I picked up a Detroit locker for the front and FINALLY have it all back together
What a hell of a job- glad I tackled it tho sometimes it's these sorta jobs where I learn the most about my Jeep.
Headed to Johnson Valley for a few days to abuse her now
See ya
1. The Chrysler 8.25 screw adjusters are screwy. What a PITA. When regearing to 4:88 and I think 4:56 also, with a Detroit locker there will be some grinding involved to get the cross pin back in
2. The Dana 30 stock carrier does NOT accept 4:88. I learned this after literally hours of going back n forth with shims. I could get it to .60 backlash- any tighter and it started to bind. After some research I figured it out-
I picked up a Detroit locker for the front and FINALLY have it all back together
What a hell of a job- glad I tackled it tho sometimes it's these sorta jobs where I learn the most about my Jeep.
Headed to Johnson Valley for a few days to abuse her now
See ya
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