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Aug 19, 2009 | 12:42 PM

#466

spike552

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From: Berlin, CT USA

Yup iam def going out there, start getting rdy now ill be back on before i leave. Now is the perfect time to go cause we havent had any rain so its nice and dry out there.

Aug 19, 2009 | 12:45 PM

#467

gbroehl1

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From: Connecticut

Good point. Perhaps I'll take a trip. Gotta eat first though

Aug 19, 2009 | 12:54 PM

#468

spike552

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Perfect, ill gotta goto walmart and get a new junkyard box cuz iam not bringing my craftsman box in there lol.

Aug 19, 2009 | 01:03 PM

#469

Nice Work Truck

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From: CT

Hay guys I just found this.
Maybe a good Sept GTG??????????

http://www.powerstrokenation.com/for...ad.php?t=38721

Aug 19, 2009 | 01:12 PM

#470

mox-ct

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From: Salem, CT

The wife and I are going to CRUE FEST II tonight in Mansfield MA Tweeter Center. Motley Crew, Godsmack, All That Remains......
I'll be draging *** tomorrow.

Aug 19, 2009 | 02:41 PM

#471

Aerocell4x4

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From: ~ Qatar ~

good afternoon everyone.

And thanks for all the links and suggestions.

Aug 19, 2009 | 03:00 PM

#472

Aerocell4x4

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Previously we talked about the taller gears fitting into a particular axle.

Now I wonder if similar fitment issues apply to the differential unit itself?

Aug 19, 2009 | 03:12 PM

#473

Aerocell4x4

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What is the significance of gears being noted as "Thick?"

Such as:

http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=3743

http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_cata...ial_parts.html

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Aug 19, 2009 | 03:18 PM

#474

mox-ct

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From: Salem, CT

Dave,
I have 4.88 in the Jeep. The rear is a high pinion dana 60 made by currie and the gear is 'thin'. The only reason I know of for this requirement is fitment. I'm thinking in relation to the pinion. For real answeres call Opie at Randy's Ring and Pinion. He will explain everything. If you feel up to it, tell him I sent you. I just placed a $1200 order for the Jeep. He works out of the Washington state warehouse so consider time zones.

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Originally Posted by Aerocell4x4

What is the significance of gears being noted as "Thick?"

Such as:

http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=3743

http://www.drivetrain.com/parts_cata...ial_parts.html

Aug 19, 2009 | 03:44 PM

#475

Aerocell4x4

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From: ~ Qatar ~

I just came upon a ring & pinion set that has a warranty disclaimer for tires over as certain size for a particular installation.

Details at http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=7979

Makes me wonder now about my 35.4" tires and which brand of hardware to be looking at, and brands to avoid.

I see that Yukon Gear & Axle says "Yukon exclusively uses 8620 steel in all their Ring & Pinion sets for high strength and long life."

Aug 19, 2009 | 04:03 PM

#476

spike552

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From: Berlin, CT USA

Iam back from the junk yard and man i love it got what i needed

, hi dave hows everything.

Aug 19, 2009 | 04:14 PM

#477

Aerocell4x4

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From: ~ Qatar ~

hi there Matt

Dave's "not here, man"

My head is immersed in differentials and ring & pinions.

Trying to figure this all out so I can get the stuff ordered by this Friday.

Based on the advice from the guys, I figure I'll spring for everything so long as I don't max out my card.

I take it that I really shouldn't sit pat with the existing gearing and larger tires.

From what I gather I could be over-stressing my ring & pinion, but I don't know for sure.

Better to err on the safe side, and pay for the upgrade now versus after I grenade my differentials.

Aug 19, 2009 | 04:33 PM

#478

Aerocell4x4

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From: ~ Qatar ~

Now I'm trying to sort out 'fitment' as in "Carrier" whatever a 'carrier' is?

Dana 70 (rear) 10 Bolt Cover, 5/8 Pinion Off Set = 4.56 & Numerically Higher
Yet OEM installed is 4.10.

Dana 60 (front) 10 BOLT COVER
R&P Fit 4.10 & Numerically Lower Case
Yet I have found reverse cut rings numerically higher than 4.10

Aug 19, 2009 | 05:43 PM

#479

Aerocell4x4

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From: ~ Qatar ~

I think I have rediscovered the "locking positraction" differential.

What do you guys have to say about the Richmond Gear's Powertrax units?

Powertrax aka No-Slip
Lock-Right

Aug 19, 2009 | 06:36 PM

#480

Aerocell4x4

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From: ~ Qatar ~

Some of these sites have tire size limitations for their limited slip differentials.

Just another complication.