Re: Bolting ring gear to sure grip in 8.25
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02/06/16 11:10 PM
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You'd want it to lay flat & way back I read something about "stoning" the ring gear with a fine whetstone like you sharpen knives with on the inner ID opening like you are chamfering it. I'd go real easy & definitely wait for others or the Doc to chime in
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Re: Bolting ring gear to sure grip in 8.25
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When you lay the ring gear on the sure grip to get ready to bolt it together, should it lay flat or does it need to be pulled together as it's bolted?
Mine does not want to just lay flat and seems like it's a very tight fit. This is my first time assembling one so I'm not sure.
Thanks I have not done an 8 1/4 setup but did have the same issue when setting up a Dana recently. Put the ring gear in the oven for a bit and just get it warm. It'll grow a bit and drop right on the carrier. If you think the wife will freak out, I hear a bucket of hot water will do the trick as well. Good Luck! Thanks, I didn't even think of that.
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Re: Bolting ring gear to sure grip in 8.25
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I'd slightly stone the gear/freeze the carrier/heat the gear!
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Re: Bolting ring gear to sure grip in 8.25
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The stoning might not be the final word on achieving fitment but I think it is important for it to remove very minor machining and handling imperfections that might keep it from being dead on concentric & only takes several minutes. Let us know how the installation goes
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Re: Bolting ring gear to sure grip in 8.25
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The stoning might not be the final word on achieving fitment but I think it is important for it to remove very minor machining and handling imperfections that might keep it from being dead on concentric & only takes several minutes. Let us know how the installation goes Will do. I set it on the carrier just to see how everything would line up and noticed the fitment issue, but I'm planning on actually doing the work next weekend.
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Re: Bolting ring gear to sure grip in 8.25
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02/10/16 02:50 AM
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Couple years ago did my 2000 Dak and per the FSM use either a heat lamp or hot water. Do not exceed 300*F on the ring gear. I don't believe it's a consideration but it also says not to use a torch.
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Re: Bolting ring gear to sure grip in 8.25
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02/11/16 07:51 PM
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Oh OK yeah I had just assumed (incorrectly) that it helped fitment/concentricity. Not a good winter, too much thinking not enough action
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