D60 crush sleeve nightmare. - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

034x4 · 08-08-2006, 05:43 PM

d60 rear, is it Necessary to run a crush sleeve? I cannot get the sleeve to crush, I've used my big matco 1/2" impact in the axle to no avail, put the yoke in a vise to try and start it crushing and move it back to the axle to no avail as well. This thing will not budge. Can I set-up the gears without it?

Yes everything is in the correct spot and in the right direction.

NetBSD · 08-08-2006, 05:47 PM

we use the 1" impact that we use to take off semi wheels, crushes like nothing

DarkEternal · 08-08-2006, 06:13 PM

You dont have to run a crush sleeve if you dont mind your pinion bearings failing in a few miles.

Put the sleeve in a press to get it started, crush it literally only a few thousandths. Once its started it should be easier to crush a bit more to get proper preload.

sha_ba_do_bang · 08-08-2006, 06:27 PM

i haven't had luck with the press, it always ruins it, you need to run it and i have never gotten it to crush with an impact

ususally the 3/4" breaker bar with a 6' extension does the trick

good luck

Brendan

KWTMECH · 08-08-2006, 07:08 PM

You don't need the crush sleeve to set/adjust the gears. I would do that after everything is set-up

Dr.Doom · 08-09-2006, 06:39 AM

I've never seen a Dane 60 with a crush sleeve. What year is it ? Semi float ? Full float ?

welndmn · 08-09-2006, 01:07 PM

Heat it torch, just to warm it up, toss it in, toss outer bearing it, yoke, but and start to crush it.

GiS · 08-09-2006, 01:27 PM

I had a "crushed-crush sleeve" made by EVO, ...

Randy's also sells em..I just fawking HATE crush sleeves,.

Manson · 08-09-2006, 06:39 PM

I have a 5' bar I bolt to the yoke and use a breaker bar with an extended handle to crush these, a 1/2" air gun usually won't work. Be sure to grease the nut and washer so everything turns easier, this actually makes a big difference. Sometimes I have to use the press first also but can distort the sleeve if not carefull.

4x401cj · 08-10-2006, 11:31 AM

I`m curious to know what Dana 60`s ran a crush sleeve, `cause I`ve never seen one

oldrivers · 08-10-2006, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4x401cj

I`m curious to know what Dana 60`s ran a crush sleeve, `cause I`ve never seen one

Some of the aftermarket gear sets use them.

Dr.Doom · 08-10-2006, 07:15 PM

Why not just order a regular set without one ? Is there a case difference in some years ?

KWTMECH · 08-10-2006, 07:59 PM

A lot of the 5.38 gear sets that I have installed have them

Dr.Doom · 08-11-2006, 08:53 PM

I wouldn't have a crush sleeve up my ass. There has to be a way around it..

08-08-2006, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
034x4 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44416 Location: Dallas Posts: 263	D60 crush sleeve nightmare. d60 rear, is it Necessary to run a crush sleeve? I cannot get the sleeve to crush, I've used my big matco 1/2" impact in the axle to no avail, put the yoke in a vise to try and start it crushing and move it back to the axle to no avail as well. This thing will not budge. Can I set-up the gears without it? Yes everything is in the correct spot and in the right direction.

08-08-2006, 05:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
NetBSD Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Member # 50360 Location: Mount Carmel, PA. Posts: 1,636	we use the 1" impact that we use to take off semi wheels, crushes like nothing __________________ 89 Ranger, 2.9, 6" lift, 35" baja claws 92 Silverado, 6.2L, GM-3 Turbo at 10PSI

08-09-2006, 06:39 AM	#6 (permalink)
Dr.Doom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44430 Posts: 120	I've never seen a Dane 60 with a crush sleeve. What year is it ? Semi float ? Full float ? __________________ 79 F-250 4x4 12" lift 42's Last edited by Dr.Doom; 08-09-2006 at 06:40 AM.

08-09-2006, 01:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
welndmn Well Done Man! Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 398 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 17,434 Blog Entries: 3	Heat it torch, just to warm it up, toss it in, toss outer bearing it, yoke, but and start to crush it. __________________ Mark 71 Bronco. 42's and bolt on goats. 47' CJ2a, 302, C4, 33's. 2012, year of the flat fender.

08-09-2006, 01:27 PM	#8 (permalink)
GiS Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Member # 31285 Location: Canada Eh! Posts: 1,658	I had a "crushed-crush sleeve" made by EVO, ... Randy's also sells em..I just fawking HATE crush sleeves,. __________________ Rock Posse Racing #686 Driver: Joey Weber

08-08-2006, 06:13 PM	#3 (permalink)
DarkEternal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Member # 23853 Location: Houston Posts: 753	You dont have to run a crush sleeve if you dont mind your pinion bearings failing in a few miles. Put the sleeve in a press to get it started, crush it literally only a few thousandths. Once its started it should be easier to crush a bit more to get proper preload.

08-08-2006, 06:27 PM	#4 (permalink)
sha_ba_do_bang Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Member # 69347 Posts: 245	i haven't had luck with the press, it always ruins it, you need to run it and i have never gotten it to crush with an impact ususally the 3/4" breaker bar with a 6' extension does the trick good luck Brendan

08-08-2006, 07:08 PM	#5 (permalink)
KWTMECH Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13786 Location: moved 7 miles to colfax, ca. Posts: 4,224	You don't need the crush sleeve to set/adjust the gears. I would do that after everything is set-up

08-09-2006, 06:39 PM	#9 (permalink)
Manson Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37512 Location: Kalispell, MT Posts: 707	I have a 5' bar I bolt to the yoke and use a breaker bar with an extended handle to crush these, a 1/2" air gun usually won't work. Be sure to grease the nut and washer so everything turns easier, this actually makes a big difference. Sometimes I have to use the press first also but can distort the sleeve if not carefull. __________________ 94 4Runner, solid axle swap, 3.4 swap, ultimate crawler, one tons, 39.5" iroks

08-10-2006, 11:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
4x401cj Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Member # 37244 Location: Gresham, Oregon Posts: 1,021	I`m curious to know what Dana 60`s ran a crush sleeve, `cause I`ve never seen one

08-10-2006, 07:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
Dr.Doom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44430 Posts: 120	Why not just order a regular set without one ? Is there a case difference in some years ? __________________ 79 F-250 4x4 12" lift 42's

08-10-2006, 07:59 PM	#13 (permalink)
KWTMECH Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13786 Location: moved 7 miles to colfax, ca. Posts: 4,224	A lot of the 5.38 gear sets that I have installed have them

08-11-2006, 08:53 PM	#14 (permalink)
Dr.Doom Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Member # 44430 Posts: 120	I wouldn't have a crush sleeve up my ass. There has to be a way around it.. __________________ 79 F-250 4x4 12" lift 42's Last edited by Dr.Doom; 08-11-2006 at 08:58 PM.

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