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Tony Sobrito · 10-18-2001, 10:09 AM

Randys wants $240. Is their another less expensive source for this tool, or is $240 in the ballpark???

thanks Tony

tsm1mt · 10-18-2001, 10:22 AM

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Originally posted by Coolih:
<STRONG>Randys wants $240. Is their another less expensive source for this tool, or is $240 in the ballpark???

thanks Tony</STRONG>

Who uses a case spreader?? <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/thefinger.gif" border="0">

Every time I've brought up the subject all of my gear-settin'-up buddies laugh at me and show me two pry bars and a plastic mallet.

Ben W · 10-18-2001, 11:09 AM

I've also heard this trick; stuff a rag between the ring gear and the pinion, then turn the pinon and it will push the carrier out.

scoutman · 10-18-2001, 01:24 PM

just build your own case speader. all you need is some 1/4" flat stock and some 2" square tubing, a piece of all-thread and some bolts to put it together with. just use a picture of one as a gudie. made mine in about 2 evenings working for about 2 or so hours each night. you may bend the all-thread, but that is easily replaced.

TERRA-IZER · 10-18-2001, 08:45 PM

You don't need a case spreader, you can acuttly do more damage using one, you can spread the housing to much, i bought one from Mac used and never used it, use a big pry bar its out, just make sure someones there to catch the carrier. If you have to have one try Mac or Snap On to see if they have used ones, thats how i got mine $100.00 is what i paid for it.

skeetshooter · 10-19-2001, 12:06 AM

I got 2
1 to get it out (pry bar)
1 to get it in (4lb hammer and a wooden block.)

Tony Sobrito · 10-19-2001, 09:31 AM

Thanks for all of the feedback. I will be looking for the $100 tool! Most of my junk is so worn out the carriers fall out when I pull the caps. What I have had difficulty with is getting a full .015 worth of preload on the carrier bearings with the hammer and block method. I usually have to go lite on carrier preload, .008-.010 to get the carrier in. I am about to rebuild the dana 70 in my motorhome, I want to get all of the preload I can because I tow with it. That is why I wanted to try the spreader this time.

Scoutzilla · 10-19-2001, 11:11 AM

Wanna borrow mine? I live in Orange County... <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0">

Tony Sobrito · 10-23-2001, 09:45 AM

Scoutzilla

Your the man. let me get this thing taken apart, I just might be taking you up on your offer.

thanks
Tony

Scoutzilla · 10-23-2001, 11:17 AM

Did you say you were working on a Dana 70??

You might want to check the holes on the housing. Make sure they are the same size as dana 44 / 60. I'ved used my spreader on those, just not on a 70. <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0">

10-18-2001, 10:09 AM	#1 (permalink)
Tony Sobrito Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5025 Location: LHC AZ 86406 Posts: 364	dana case spreader Randys wants $240. Is their another less expensive source for this tool, or is $240 in the ballpark??? thanks Tony __________________ MAUI SOON

10-18-2001, 01:24 PM	#4 (permalink)
scoutman Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3924 Location: golden, co 80401 Posts: 189	just build your own case speader. all you need is some 1/4" flat stock and some 2" square tubing, a piece of all-thread and some bolts to put it together with. just use a picture of one as a gudie. made mine in about 2 evenings working for about 2 or so hours each night. you may bend the all-thread, but that is easily replaced. __________________ 1966 IH Scout 800, 283 ci v-8, MSD box, custom lift, detroits

10-19-2001, 12:06 AM	#6 (permalink)
skeetshooter Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4226 Location: Bumfukt, Egypt Posts: 221	I got 2 1 to get it out (pry bar) 1 to get it in (4lb hammer and a wooden block.) __________________ If Grasshoppers carried machine guns birds wouldn't chase em BAAAAAAAAD MONKEY!!!!!

10-19-2001, 09:31 AM	#7 (permalink)
Tony Sobrito Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5025 Location: LHC AZ 86406 Posts: 364	Thanks for all of the feedback. I will be looking for the $100 tool! Most of my junk is so worn out the carriers fall out when I pull the caps. What I have had difficulty with is getting a full .015 worth of preload on the carrier bearings with the hammer and block method. I usually have to go lite on carrier preload, .008-.010 to get the carrier in. I am about to rebuild the dana 70 in my motorhome, I want to get all of the preload I can because I tow with it. That is why I wanted to try the spreader this time. __________________ MAUI SOON

10-19-2001, 11:11 AM	#8 (permalink)
Scoutzilla Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5729 Location: Southern Califorina Posts: 69	Wanna borrow mine? I live in Orange County... <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0"> __________________ SSII GTX Got torque?

10-18-2001, 11:09 AM	#3 (permalink)
Ben W Granite Guru Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 226 Location: Yakima, WA Posts: 4,059	I've also heard this trick; stuff a rag between the ring gear and the pinion, then turn the pinon and it will push the carrier out.

10-18-2001, 08:45 PM	#5 (permalink)
TERRA-IZER Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4239 Location: Penrose Colorado Posts: 416	You don't need a case spreader, you can acuttly do more damage using one, you can spread the housing to much, i bought one from Mac used and never used it, use a big pry bar its out, just make sure someones there to catch the carrier. If you have to have one try Mac or Snap On to see if they have used ones, thats how i got mine $100.00 is what i paid for it.

10-23-2001, 09:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
Tony Sobrito Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5025 Location: LHC AZ 86406 Posts: 364	Scoutzilla Your the man. let me get this thing taken apart, I just might be taking you up on your offer. thanks Tony __________________ MAUI SOON

10-23-2001, 11:17 AM	#10 (permalink)
Scoutzilla Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Member # 5729 Location: Southern Califorina Posts: 69	Did you say you were working on a Dana 70?? You might want to check the holes on the housing. Make sure they are the same size as dana 44 / 60. I'ved used my spreader on those, just not on a 70. <IMG SRC="smilies/beer.gif" border="0"> __________________ SSII GTX Got torque?

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