Need to get the carrier bearings off my 14 bolt, no need to save the bearings.
Billavista used a nice tool, but money is tight after the holidays. An OTC bearing splitter is $50 on e-bay. PM'ed mechanos and he said he cut em off.

So minutes later there off. Did all this while being sick, just could not wait:hot:

Edit... If you wondering the trash bag and rag are there to help keep the carbide out of the carrier, I will still be cleaning it up, but just trying to keep it out.

the other side.

Nice clean work. Cold chisel on a stock crank timing gear will work in a pinch as well.:smokin:

I used a grinder. Once it gets down thin enough it'll crack like shown or the heat will expand it so it slides off.

I use a bearing splitter and a large 2-jaw puller. Coincidently both HF stuff. But I guess what makes is easier is a stepped "puck" with a center hole that I machined many moons ago that fits in the side holes for the puller to press on. A 2-jaw puller would be a bitch to use without it. Guess I can't of take it for granted sometimes.

I can typically pull the bearing off without damaging them.

Pic of the last Dana 80 I did:

Need to get the carrier bearings off my 14 bolt, no need to save the bearings.
Billavista used a nice tool, but money is tight after the holidays. An OTC bearing splitter is $50 on e-bay. PM'ed mechanos and he said he cut em off.

So minutes later there off. Did all this while being sick, just could not wait:hot:

Edit... If you wondering the trash bag and rag are there to help keep the carbide out of the carrier, I will still be cleaning it up, but just trying to keep it out.

You just figured this out, Rookie:flipoff2:

You should have asked I've got one of those bearing seperator things.

You just figured this out, Rookie:flipoff2:

You should have asked I've got one of those bearing seperator things.


Ya in all my F'ing around, setting up axles never came up until now:flipoff2:
I still need to do the pinion, and might take you up on that. Before I pull the pinion out I'm going to weld up my driveline. This way I can use a dial gauge and make it true. Had to shorten the driveline to pushed the engine back 2.5"

Ok another rookie question. I have a chance to pick up some used gears for like 1/4 the price of new or should I just spend the money on new gears.

Ok another rookie question. I have a chance to pick up some used gears for like 1/4 the price of new or should I just spend the money on new gears.


Go with the used gears...I would have reused those bearings too if they were in good shape and quality brand.

I used a grinder. Once it gets down thin enough it'll crack like shown or the heat will expand it so it slides off.

Yeah!

and if you remember I gave you some shit awhile back about using a High lift jack and a bearing splitter, then asking you if you knew anyone who had a press.

or was that somebody else?

Go with the used gears...I would have reused those bearings too if they were in good shape and quality brand.

The bearings are toast. Ok now the rest of the story. I had my nephew helping me a year or so ago and he installed the pinion guard and told me he was missing a bolt, with all the other thing going on then I forgot and drove through some big mud holes, plus driving to Hollister and back. I opened the cover and oil did not drain out:eek:, it was a big ball of muddy grease by then. I pulled the pinion gear and it was badly worn and the bearings are toast.
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=292547&d=1173660061

I like used gears ( obviously in good shape ) from OEM. That way you know they were made in the USA back in the day. Too much junk comming from India and China for me to trust aftermarket.

I like used gears ( obviously in good shape ) from OEM. That way you know they were made in the USA back in the day. Too much junk comming from India and China for me to trust aftermarket.

You left out Italy.:eek: