ring and pinions
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ring and pinions
Guys
I have 2 dana 44 closed knuckle axles. One of them has a busted ring gear but a good pinion. Is it possible to mix and match ring and pinions between the 2 axle assmeblies to make ONE good set? I really cant afford a new set at this time.
As far as u-joints for the front axle drive shafts, some say to use the ones WITHOUT grease fittings and others say to use a standard u-joint but take OFF the rubber seals. What is the PROPER method? thanks in advance
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Ben
I have 2 dana 44 closed knuckle axles. One of them has a busted ring gear but a good pinion. Is it possible to mix and match ring and pinions between the 2 axle assmeblies to make ONE good set? I really cant afford a new set at this time.
As far as u-joints for the front axle drive shafts, some say to use the ones WITHOUT grease fittings and others say to use a standard u-joint but take OFF the rubber seals. What is the PROPER method? thanks in advance
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Ben
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They will be good enough to get you on the trails. Just make sure you set the pinion depth correctly.
I buy the cheap U-joints with the grease fittings and leave the rubbers on them. I your truck lives in the mud take the rubbers off and grease the joints everytime you go out. The U-joints without grease fittings are better, but cost about twice as much.
Iuse the cheap ones and keep a spare under the seat.
I buy the cheap U-joints with the grease fittings and leave the rubbers on them. I your truck lives in the mud take the rubbers off and grease the joints everytime you go out. The U-joints without grease fittings are better, but cost about twice as much.
Iuse the cheap ones and keep a spare under the seat.
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I have the stock 4.11 ratio on both. I was thinking just to yank both carriers out, and swap the GOOD ring on the one carrier to the carrier with the bad ring. I didnt plan on disturbing the pinions at all. Remember, I am not a mud runner at all. The only time I use 4wd is in snow here. Any other time, I never use it. Hey miller, did u see that I have the closed setup? In order to change that joint, you HAVE to pull off the brake assembly and pretty near disassemble everything to get at that joint. THe way I see it is, get the right joint from the outset bec it will COST MORE in labor to tear into it again should an el cheapo blow! The Q is, whats the RIGHT joint? grease fitting or NO fitting? LOL
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The "sealed" (no zerk) joints are considered better for a few reasons:
1) the seals are tighter because they're never supposed to have to stretch & let excess grease out
2) the seals never have grease hanging out to collect dirt & tear up the seals
3) they're not drilled for grease to flow through the crosses, so they have more metal & are stronger.
1) the seals are tighter because they're never supposed to have to stretch & let excess grease out
2) the seals never have grease hanging out to collect dirt & tear up the seals
3) they're not drilled for grease to flow through the crosses, so they have more metal & are stronger.
