Hey guys,
I picked up a a matching pair of axles from a '77 Bronco for my Jeep project. I am currently in the process of tearing 'em down, cleaning 'em up, and rebuilding them. I have a few questions and would really appreciate your help!
1) Disk brakes: I plan on installing them front and rear. eBay always has kits available, but I really like the write up that was posted here on the Ford forum where the guy did the rear disk brakes for less than $250. I really need a parking brake though... As for the front, eBay seems to be the most affordable solution, but are there other places I should look? For those that did the disk brake swap, where did you get your parts from?
2) Rear 9": I just bought a new pinion seal, 2 axles seals, and 2 wheel bearings. I have the small bearing 9" by the way. Before I take off the yoke and remove the pinion support to install the new pinion seal do I need to measure the preload on the pinion?
3) Front Dana 44: The majority of the disk brakes kits provide you with new spindles. I disassembled the driver's side of the axle all the way down to the spindle. My ultimate goal was to pull out the shafts to inspect the u-joints and seals. I'm pretty sure all the u-joints and seals are original and this year would be 30 years old! Anyway, the spindle seems to be frozen onto the knuckle :mad3: . Is there a good way of taking it off without destroying it? I tried using a rubber mallet, then tried butting up some round stock aluminum and striking it with a BFH, then tried using a putty knife to try and separate the two :shaking:. What else could work?
4) What gear oil is recommended for each axle? I have a limited slip in the 9".
5) Torque specs: If any of you know these, please provide them.
Rear end:
-10 bolts on the 3rd member
-5 bolts that attach the pinion support to the 3rd member
-4 nuts on the axle retaining plate
-the nut that attaches the yoke to the pinion
Front end:
-the nut that attaches the yoke to the pinion
I also plan on installing one ton style, 1350 sized yokes on both axles.
I greatly appreciate your time in reading my post and for your help!!
I picked up a a matching pair of axles from a '77 Bronco for my Jeep project. I am currently in the process of tearing 'em down, cleaning 'em up, and rebuilding them. I have a few questions and would really appreciate your help!
1) Disk brakes: I plan on installing them front and rear. eBay always has kits available, but I really like the write up that was posted here on the Ford forum where the guy did the rear disk brakes for less than $250. I really need a parking brake though... As for the front, eBay seems to be the most affordable solution, but are there other places I should look? For those that did the disk brake swap, where did you get your parts from?
2) Rear 9": I just bought a new pinion seal, 2 axles seals, and 2 wheel bearings. I have the small bearing 9" by the way. Before I take off the yoke and remove the pinion support to install the new pinion seal do I need to measure the preload on the pinion?
3) Front Dana 44: The majority of the disk brakes kits provide you with new spindles. I disassembled the driver's side of the axle all the way down to the spindle. My ultimate goal was to pull out the shafts to inspect the u-joints and seals. I'm pretty sure all the u-joints and seals are original and this year would be 30 years old! Anyway, the spindle seems to be frozen onto the knuckle :mad3: . Is there a good way of taking it off without destroying it? I tried using a rubber mallet, then tried butting up some round stock aluminum and striking it with a BFH, then tried using a putty knife to try and separate the two :shaking:. What else could work?
4) What gear oil is recommended for each axle? I have a limited slip in the 9".
5) Torque specs: If any of you know these, please provide them.
Rear end:
-10 bolts on the 3rd member
-5 bolts that attach the pinion support to the 3rd member
-4 nuts on the axle retaining plate
-the nut that attaches the yoke to the pinion
Front end:
-the nut that attaches the yoke to the pinion
I also plan on installing one ton style, 1350 sized yokes on both axles.
I greatly appreciate your time in reading my post and for your help!!