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Post by rccolacc on Sept 21, 2010 8:16:54 GMT -5
I'm starting on the axles on my M38 project. I've got a Dana 44 front and AMC20 rear from a waggoneer, and they have the stock gears in them (2.73 I think). I'm wanting to regear it before I stick them under there and start the suspension. Since this project will just be driven around town and on trails, I don't need the "super quiet high quality" gears, but then I don't want to get cheap ones that break either. What brands should I be looking at? Opinions?
I'm keeping the lockouts on the front, so I'm thinking I'll put like a aussie locker in the front. I'd like a selectable locker for the rear, so I'm looking at using one of the electric ones, like the auburn or the eaton. Opinions on that?
Thanks for the help.
-RC
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Post by broncocraigellis on Sept 25, 2010 12:44:20 GMT -5
I wouldn't worry with a selectable locker for the rear. Go Detroit for good street manners and strength. Once you get used to a Detroit's quirks, driving with it becomes second nature.
I'd use East Coast Gear Supply or Randy's, who offers two gearsets depending on the quality you want. So Yukon, Alloy USA, Spicer, Superior, Ten Factory, and Richmond are a few you can usually trust.
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Post by rccolacc on Sept 26, 2010 20:59:25 GMT -5
Well I appreciate the info. I think I've decided on Yukon gears, and I think I'll get an OX locker for the rear. I hear what you're saying about getting a Detroit, but if I'm already going to spend over $500 on a locker, I might as well spend a few hundred more and get a selectable one. I really don't want to sacrifice the turning radius or street manners with this thing.
Does anyone want to have a gear install party in the next few weeks? Rob? Craig?
-RC
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Post by rsmith on Sept 27, 2010 19:10:06 GMT -5
Well I appreciate the info. I think I've decided on Yukon gears, and I think I'll get an OX locker for the rear. I hear what you're saying about getting a Detroit, but if I'm already going to spend over $500 on a locker, I might as well spend a few hundred more and get a selectable one. I really don't want to sacrifice the turning radius or street manners with this thing. Does anyone want to have a gear install party in the next few weeks? Rob? Craig? -RC RC I will be glad to be a part of the party, but I should not be considered the "expert". I will donate shop area if you need it. I can have a hydraulic press and so forth available. Sorry so short. On my phone. |
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Post by broncocraigellis on Sept 27, 2010 22:15:30 GMT -5
I won't be the "expert" either, but you know I'd be glad to help.
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Post by rccolacc on Sept 29, 2010 8:41:21 GMT -5
Ok. Well if someone's got to be the expert, I guess it'll be me. I actually have a Jeep shop manual that covers those axles. I'm ordering the stuff soon, so party in a few weeks? Rob-- what's a good weekend that the shop will be free? I'd love to use the press instead of beating the new bearings on.
-RC
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Post by MyNameIsMud on Sept 29, 2010 21:56:44 GMT -5
...so party in a few weeks?...
I'll volunteer to be the expert, as long as everyone promises not to ask exactly what I'm the expert at! |
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Post by rccolacc on Sept 30, 2010 9:49:49 GMT -5
...so party in a few weeks?...
I'll volunteer to be the expert, as long as everyone promises not to ask exactly what I'm the expert at!I think it was your goal to have it rolling! It would be nice to do the gears soon though. -RC |
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Post by MyNameIsMud on Sept 30, 2010 19:51:59 GMT -5
...I think it was your goal to have it rolling!... |
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Post by rsmith on Sept 30, 2010 23:18:17 GMT -5
Get your stuff and we will make a plan. I really could not tell you when a weekend will be free right now - got logging crews on my farm. I am heading down there any chance i get. we will just have tp have a day or two notice when you colloect everything.
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Post by dan99tj1 on Nov 2, 2010 22:18:17 GMT -5
I think brad has a set of Dana 44s with discks and 430's
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