what else do i need?
what else do i need? saw this in the Rear End FAQ :
10. Besides gears, what do I need for an install?
It is good practice to replace all of the bearings when installing new gears…if you have the rear apart anyway; it only takes extra minutes to replace the bearings. A good master installation kit will include everything you need, but specifically if you choose to replace everything you will need: carrier bearings (2), front pinion bearing, rear pinion bearing, crush sleeve, pinion nut, axle bearings (2), axle seals (2), pinion seal, a set of shims, gear paint, loctite, RTV gasket maker, 75w90 (2), GM rear end additive (for LSDs). It is also a good idea to replace the ring gear bolts, which may stretch over time. They are left hand thread, fyi.
So was wondering if replacing all of these bearing and such was necessary of highly recommended, and if so where to get them and how much??? i know its a lot of quesions sry.
thanks in advance
10. Besides gears, what do I need for an install?
It is good practice to replace all of the bearings when installing new gears…if you have the rear apart anyway; it only takes extra minutes to replace the bearings. A good master installation kit will include everything you need, but specifically if you choose to replace everything you will need: carrier bearings (2), front pinion bearing, rear pinion bearing, crush sleeve, pinion nut, axle bearings (2), axle seals (2), pinion seal, a set of shims, gear paint, loctite, RTV gasket maker, 75w90 (2), GM rear end additive (for LSDs). It is also a good idea to replace the ring gear bolts, which may stretch over time. They are left hand thread, fyi.
So was wondering if replacing all of these bearing and such was necessary of highly recommended, and if so where to get them and how much??? i know its a lot of quesions sry.
thanks in advance
Yes do the bearings. If you are fortunate enough to get the gears set-in correctly and quiet... the last thing you want to have to do is go back in there because a bearing went bad.
Check the sponsor sites to the right, most of them sell gears and rebuild kits.
Check the sponsor sites to the right, most of them sell gears and rebuild kits.
