IH8FORD

iTrader: (6)

I posted this in the gears an axle section and thought I might get an answer here faster.

I have a strange 12 bolt and I noticed with it up on jack stands that you can't spin the tires freely. I pulled the brakes off and unhooked the drive shaft. The rear end is really stiff. I would think with everything off of it the things would spin freely. It takes both hands to turn it a little at a time. Does anyone know what kind of pre-load I should have on this thing. Or how hard is yours to spin.
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67SS509

iTrader: (25)

If you can turn it by the pinion yoke in either direction without a lot of effort you are probably ok. Turning the pinion by the ring gear is a little harder to do.

IH8FORD

iTrader: (6)

Its that hard to turn by the wheels. I'm going to check the preload tomorrow. I think I ran your truck at fayetteville.

67SS509

iTrader: (25)

Been to Fay-Nam quite a few times with the truck! Wish it wasn't going to rain tomorrow so I could run the Camaro some. Itching to try out a new converter.

IH8FORD

iTrader: (6)

Yeah I ran your truck I have a white 07 silverado. I still need to put my car back its on a diet.

johnzss

iTrader: (11)

im having the same issue with my moser 9inch.. its pretty hard to spin the wheels off the ground with my hands, also from the yoke. Anyone got any ideas?