Gear install session.

[Frank Z]

Here's the poop. My son (14) and I going to install a set of 4.10 gears in a Chrysler 8.25" axle this Sunday (10/29). The axle is going to end up under my son's XJ in the near future.

Now I'm not a professional gear head, but I have done this swap a few times and thought that it would have been nice to see someone else do a gear swap before I did my first one, so...

I've got room for a few folks in the "Oh Crap Garage" if anyone wants to watch me rip meat off my knuckles and perhaps gain a little confidence to do their own gears. I'd like to keep the size manageable, so I'm thinking 4-6 people. Please don't respond if you know you won't be able to make it.

We're planning on getting started at 9 A.M.

[dbswede]

would I gain knowledge on doing my dana 30 and my ford 8.8???
I would like to meet some of the local people....
thanks

[Frank Z]

Yes you would. Although the 8.25" axle uses adjusters for the carrier instead of shims, the end result is the same.

[Sting25]

I would love to come if you have room. Can I bring anything?

[Frank Z]

Yep, so far you're only the second person to express an interest. No need to bring anything at all. I'll PM my address.

[Frank Z]

No room left folks.

See you folks on Sunday.

[Frank Z]

I'm keeping a list of the attendee's and will post again if anyone drops out.

[Frank Z]

For those that are coming tomorrow (and everyone else for that matter) don't forget to set your clocks back tonight!

[dbswede]

Frank z-
I am going to pueblo to ride my mt. bike around the res. wont make it...thought I would let you know so you could adjust...would still like to meet some of the local peeps.
dbswede

[Sting25]

It was great meeting all of you and a BIG THANK YOU to Frank for all the knowledge and time and pizza! I feel much better about taking my axels apart now...Although I do think I will buy a second Cherokee so I have an extra car for when I break mine.

thank you again

[Frank Z]

You're very welcome Chris. Thanks for making the long haul from Denver.

The first axle gave us some problems, luckily I had another 8.25 in the garage. The second axle went alot smoother. Daniel and I completed the gear sway in no time at all without any further problems...thankfully!! I'll post up a few pictures of his final pattern after we get cleaned up.

I'm going to have to spend some time looking closely at the bearings and bearing adjusters for axle #1.

[Frank Z]

Coast Side...
http://i13.tinypic.com/2r4rfbb.jpg
Drive Side
http://i13.tinypic.com/4dz0038.jpg
Daniel finishing the swap...
http://i13.tinypic.com/307n6vl.jpg