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The Frankenstein Build! LT/Expo/Trail rig..and BS

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Blackdawg, May 28, 2011.

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  1. May 24, 2014 at 7:13 AM
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    FUCK that front diff lol holy jebus what a sonovabitch
     
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  2. May 24, 2014 at 9:55 AM
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    Most likely. Mine was a PITA too. Nobody around here carries allen heads in the sizes we need. After finding out the hard way, I ended up borrowing some from the guy who regeared my truck the first time and had to use the breaker bar.
     
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  3. May 24, 2014 at 10:09 AM
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    Mine won't stay in straight. Ill probably weld a bolt to them
     
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  4. May 25, 2014 at 6:04 PM
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    How's that front diff coming along?
     
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  5. May 25, 2014 at 6:22 PM
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    Meanwhile, in Monte's garage....

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. May 25, 2014 at 6:36 PM
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    That's what crossfit does to you... :D JK

    That's about 250 lbs there from what i'd guess.

    and times two, hows that front coming? also hows FRV?
     
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  7. May 25, 2014 at 7:10 PM
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    More from Monte's garage.

     
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  8. May 25, 2014 at 7:20 PM
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    :rofl:
     
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  9. May 25, 2014 at 7:45 PM
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    Har har fellas

    Haven't touched it since Friday night. My brother graduated today so lot of family here and stuff. Gonna press new bearings on it tonight and mount the ring gear hopefully.

    Praying ill finish it tomorrow. New shims hopefully here on Tuesday for the rear so I can start driving it again to get some break in on it and then take him out this weekend!
     
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  10. May 25, 2014 at 8:08 PM
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    Congrats to Grant.
     
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  11. May 25, 2014 at 8:12 PM
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  12. May 25, 2014 at 9:33 PM
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  13. May 26, 2014 at 12:36 AM
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    Pictures of the progress

    front diff. what a pain in the ass to pull and still haven't got the fill or drain plugs out..gonna extend the breather. was just tucked up in the shock tower..ha

    [​IMG]Front diff gears.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
    [​IMG]Front diff gears-2.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr

    side that holds the carrier in place.

    [​IMG]Front diff gears-3.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr

    Carrier with the bearings and ring removed
    [​IMG]Front diff gears-4.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
    [​IMG]Front diff gears-5.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr

    this job is basically impossible without a press to get the new bearings on.

    [​IMG]Front diff gears-5.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
    [​IMG]Front diff gears-7.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr

    new bearings..shiny

    [​IMG]Front diff gears-8.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr


    Old ring on the left new on the right

    [​IMG]Front diff gears-9.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
    [​IMG]Front diff gears-10.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr


    ring installed with the retainer clips

    [​IMG]Front diff gears-10.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
    [​IMG]Front diff gears-12.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr
    [​IMG]Front diff gears-13.jpg by Monte Nickles Photos, on Flickr

    ever so slowly making progress.
     
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  14. May 26, 2014 at 12:39 AM
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    Nice job, man






















































    So far... :popcorn:
     
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  15. May 26, 2014 at 12:48 AM
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    The more of this I see, the more I plan to buy pre-assembled gears haha
     
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  16. May 26, 2014 at 12:58 AM
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    Looking good Monte, Frank will be back on the road in no time.
     
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  17. May 26, 2014 at 1:03 AM
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    no doubt time will tell if anything explodes or fuses together :laugh:

    but..going well so far..not quite as hard as i had thought. But not easy either.

    yea after helping my even my dad was like.."man, fuck this, im getting premade thirds" haha

    thanks, i can't wait, almost been down for 2 weeks, need to get to the hills damn it!
     
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  18. May 26, 2014 at 8:56 AM
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    Lol no joke i'm with you there. Just getting the diff out from under the truck is a friggin chore. Pre-assembled is the way to go.
     
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  19. May 26, 2014 at 8:58 AM
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    So expensive up front though... Haha

    Definitely will be the largest purchase I probably ever make for the truck when the time comes.
     
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  20. May 26, 2014 at 9:15 AM
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    Most definitely. I know when i decide to regear i'll want lockers, and i know for a fact i'll want 35's after regear. Bye bye monies :wave:
     
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