This video popped up on my feed so I thought I'd check it out. Please take all feedback as positive feedback, not criticism. Good job on taking on a project like this! 1. Clamshell puller- When using a clamshell puller, the two adjustable beveled pieces go inside the clam. The bottom one flat side down to hold the race to the bearing, the other beveled side to match the clam. This is what keeps the bearing from getting damaged. The way you had it allows the clam to pull against the cage and deform it making it unusable. 2. Setup bearings/races- you mentioned it at the end, but I always recommend using brand new and the same brand for best results. Used bearings do nothing but cause frustration! 3. Race driver- The race drive should be used with the flat side, not the beveled side. The bevel does not match the bevel of the race. 4. Pinion shims- wait to establish your pinion preload until you are finished with the setup. Get your depth, backlash, and pattern where you want it first. This save a TON of time and headache. You also don't have to torque the nut to a high value, rather tighten it until you get to 16-20 in/lbs. Then you can run a pattern. After all is said and done, then establish your pinion preload. 5. Carrier install- if you are using a case spreader, then you shouldn't have to hammer it in the way you did. The spreader allows you to place the carrier in with minimal resistance. When you release the case spreader then the preload is applied. When you AREN'T using a spreader, then a bunch of whacks with the deadblow is appropriate to get it in the housing. 6. Carrier install #2- When installing your carrier, put the thin shims in between the thicker shims, and then the thinner toward the bearings. When installing, install with the shim on the bearing, not in the housing. It's way too easy to bend them that way or have the backside fold behind the bearing where you can't see it. The more of these you do, the more you will learn about the small ins and outs of setting up gears. I have a bunch of videos on my channel that cover things like the clamshell puller, using special tools, etc. Good luck with your channel!
Attention to detail is a must on setting gear set's up! I also like how you demonstrated using grease behind the pinion seal spring, which most people overlook! One other thing to note with Detroit Truetracs specifically is that conventional oil means non synthetic! Nice Job Dustin !!! 👏, Drivetrain Specialists D.T.S
Great video Dustin! I have set up gears before and have nailed it the first time and also on the fifth time. Patients are a plus when doing gear set ups. Take care and catch you on your next video.
That’s some good luck right there, always nice to get it correct the first time. Haha and yes Patients is some really good advice for this job , plan ahead and give yourself plenty of breaks and time. Thanks for watching i appreciate it. 🍻
I have a jacked up ford ranger on 39.5 supper swap tires .it has a 302 and c6 transmission the rear axlewill steer as it is realy a front axel it has a dana 44 315 ring gear it has the teeth broke off of ring gear would you go back with similar ring gear. It was bought this way. What is your opion
With that power at the gears, I would go no higher than 4:88 gears and atlas 5:1 transfer case or double reduction gearbox that will fit up to that transmission. 🍻
This video popped up on my feed so I thought I'd check it out. Please take all feedback as positive feedback, not criticism. Good job on taking on a project like this!
1. Clamshell puller- When using a clamshell puller, the two adjustable beveled pieces go inside the clam. The bottom one flat side down to hold the race to the bearing, the other beveled side to match the clam. This is what keeps the bearing from getting damaged. The way you had it allows the clam to pull against the cage and deform it making it unusable.
2. Setup bearings/races- you mentioned it at the end, but I always recommend using brand new and the same brand for best results. Used bearings do nothing but cause frustration!
3. Race driver- The race drive should be used with the flat side, not the beveled side. The bevel does not match the bevel of the race.
4. Pinion shims- wait to establish your pinion preload until you are finished with the setup. Get your depth, backlash, and pattern where you want it first. This save a TON of time and headache. You also don't have to torque the nut to a high value, rather tighten it until you get to 16-20 in/lbs. Then you can run a pattern. After all is said and done, then establish your pinion preload.
5. Carrier install- if you are using a case spreader, then you shouldn't have to hammer it in the way you did. The spreader allows you to place the carrier in with minimal resistance. When you release the case spreader then the preload is applied. When you AREN'T using a spreader, then a bunch of whacks with the deadblow is appropriate to get it in the housing.
6. Carrier install #2- When installing your carrier, put the thin shims in between the thicker shims, and then the thinner toward the bearings. When installing, install with the shim on the bearing, not in the housing. It's way too easy to bend them that way or have the backside fold behind the bearing where you can't see it.
The more of these you do, the more you will learn about the small ins and outs of setting up gears. I have a bunch of videos on my channel that cover things like the clamshell puller, using special tools, etc. Good luck with your channel!
Attention to detail is a must on setting gear set's up! I also like how you demonstrated using grease behind the pinion seal spring, which most people overlook! One other thing to note with Detroit Truetracs specifically is that conventional oil means non synthetic! Nice Job Dustin !!! 👏,
Drivetrain Specialists D.T.S
Thank you 🙏 I appreciate that review 🍻
Great video Dustin! I have set up gears before and have nailed it the first time and also on the fifth time. Patients are a plus when doing gear set ups. Take care and catch you on your next video.
That’s some good luck right there, always nice to get it correct the first time. Haha and yes Patients is some really good advice for this job , plan ahead and give yourself plenty of breaks and time. Thanks for watching i appreciate it. 🍻
Great video, I’ll be saving this one. One of the clearest how to videos I’ve watched on gear swaps.
Thanks for watching I appreciate it. 🍻
Well done Dustin, great video
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this is a good video. great job
Thank you 🍻
Best video for gear setup love it. Thank you
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Very good video 👍 👍😃
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I have a jacked up ford ranger on 39.5 supper swap tires .it has a 302 and c6 transmission the rear axlewill steer as it is realy a front axel it has a dana 44 315 ring gear it has the teeth broke off of ring gear would you go back with similar ring gear. It was bought this way. What is your opion
With that power at the gears, I would go no higher than 4:88 gears and atlas 5:1 transfer case or double reduction gearbox that will fit up to that transmission. 🍻