ok, I've decided to tackle my gears. I have a dial indicator and a 20 ton press w/clamshell tool.
From what I read the only other thing I really need is the inch pound torque wrench. I've heard they can be gotten from HF but I don't see em on the site, I might stop by later to see if they have them in my store. Where else might I find one reasonably priced and whatever else I need?
I got mine from napa. Dont know if all the stores stock them or not though. I live a few blocks from the san diego distribution center so I go there for all my parts needs.
looks to be the same one, just a couple bucks cheaper. Guess that's about as cheap as it gets. I got a beam style torque wrench but it's ft-lbs (I can multiply x12 though).
I imagine it's best to get the right tool for the job though
McMaster_Carr and W.W.Grainger also carry them. Ive used the Grainger one with reverse and click industrially without any problems aside from them growing legs and meandering into employee tool boxes...
If youre going high end, look at Proto, they seem to be the standard for dial type torque wrenches. If youre going to use it more than a couple of times, or feel better to have a little more accuracy, I'd go with a dial type wrench. I remember paying about $165 or so for the Proto...
20-40 inlb for what? Every axle in my Yukon install instructions has a range of about + or - 2.5 in lbs. Used stuff is + or - 1 in lb. Typical pinion preload is 14-19 inlb new, 6-8 inlb used. That not all that broad... and I think 40 in lb would get the bearings too hot.
I wont argue with Spicers specs, but Yukon lists 17-30 for a 60. That is a very wide range, most axles have a MUCH narrower range of pinion bearing preloads. The beam style wrenches are OK, I like the dial type just because its a little more confidence inspiring. One thing with beams, be careful to read them straight on. Thats probably the biggest cause of beam style inaccuracy.
Supposed to be cheaper but I don't see it for sale anywhere..
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