Crewcab update...
10-24-2014, 08:44 AM
#766
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Dropped the crewcab off at the diff guy to have them re-geared from 4.10 to 3.54, Power-Loc rebuilt, and both front and rear diff totally redone. They were untouched and original with almost 270K on them.
I usually don't farm out repairs like this to other people. But this guy I go to is amazing, and I trust his work and integrity. And with the diffs being so old, and never any work done to them, I did not have the luxury to have the truck down for a week of more, if I was to run into unforeseen issues.
He will hopefully have everything back up and running tomorrow.
I usually don't farm out repairs like this to other people. But this guy I go to is amazing, and I trust his work and integrity. And with the diffs being so old, and never any work done to them, I did not have the luxury to have the truck down for a week of more, if I was to run into unforeseen issues.
He will hopefully have everything back up and running tomorrow.
10-24-2014, 09:03 PM
#768
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Just got back from picking up the truck...very happy with everything! He told me both diffs were in good shape, someone relatively competent had been in there at some point. Power loc only needed new clutches, and the front diff didn't even need new bearings.
Re-geared to 3.54's, I had an OEM ring and pinion I had picked up super cheap. I went to a old fellows house to pick up a compressor and when he saw my crewcab we got to talking. Turned out he had recently sold his 92 reg cab dually and had some leftover pieces. I got a mint, but terribly bent one ton tailgate, Dana 70 3.54 ring and pinion, repair manual and some other stuff for $125!
Anyway he only had to replace the front gear set, with a mint OEM set. And he couldn't say enough about how clean and easy my stuff was to work on...such a change to what he usually has to deal with.
All in all a very fine experience! I would highly recommend him to anyone in the area!
If anyone is interested this is his business....
https://www.facebook.com/DifferentialSolutions
or the Physical addy is...
33149 London Ave #16, Mission, BC V2V 4P9
Phone - (604) 723-8250
Re-geared to 3.54's, I had an OEM ring and pinion I had picked up super cheap. I went to a old fellows house to pick up a compressor and when he saw my crewcab we got to talking. Turned out he had recently sold his 92 reg cab dually and had some leftover pieces. I got a mint, but terribly bent one ton tailgate, Dana 70 3.54 ring and pinion, repair manual and some other stuff for $125!
Anyway he only had to replace the front gear set, with a mint OEM set. And he couldn't say enough about how clean and easy my stuff was to work on...such a change to what he usually has to deal with.
All in all a very fine experience! I would highly recommend him to anyone in the area!
If anyone is interested this is his business....
https://www.facebook.com/DifferentialSolutions
or the Physical addy is...
33149 London Ave #16, Mission, BC V2V 4P9
Phone - (604) 723-8250
10-24-2014, 09:24 PM
#769
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10-24-2014, 09:28 PM
#770
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Just got back from picking up the truck...very happy with everything! He told me both diffs were in good shape, someone relatively competent had been in there at some point. Power loc only needed new clutches, and the front diff didn't even need new bearings.
Re-geared to 3.54's, I had an OEM ring and pinion I had picked up super cheap. I went to a old fellows house to pick up a compressor and when he saw my crewcab we got to talking. Turned out he had recently sold his 92 reg cab dually and had some leftover pieces. I got a mint, but terribly bent one ton tailgate, Dana 70 3.54 ring and pinion, repair manual and some other stuff for $125!
Anyway he only had to replace the front gear set, with a mint OEM set. And he couldn't say enough abut how clean and easy my stuff was to work on...such a change to what he usually has to deal with.
All in all a very fine experience! I would highly recommend him to anyone in the area!
If anyone is interested this is his buisness....
https://www.facebook.com/DifferentialSolutions
or the Physical addy is...
33149 London Ave #16, Mission, BC V2V 4P9
Phone604) 723-8250
Re-geared to 3.54's, I had an OEM ring and pinion I had picked up super cheap. I went to a old fellows house to pick up a compressor and when he saw my crewcab we got to talking. Turned out he had recently sold his 92 reg cab dually and had some leftover pieces. I got a mint, but terribly bent one ton tailgate, Dana 70 3.54 ring and pinion, repair manual and some other stuff for $125!
Anyway he only had to replace the front gear set, with a mint OEM set. And he couldn't say enough abut how clean and easy my stuff was to work on...such a change to what he usually has to deal with.
All in all a very fine experience! I would highly recommend him to anyone in the area!
If anyone is interested this is his buisness....
https://www.facebook.com/DifferentialSolutions
or the Physical addy is...
33149 London Ave #16, Mission, BC V2V 4P9
Phone
604) 723-8250
10-24-2014, 10:39 PM
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Hey TC, is there any way you can get me some measurements for the tailgate clearance lights? I need to know so I can convert a regular tailgate to a dually.
10-24-2014, 11:32 PM
#772
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Thread Starter
Your lucky I'm so **** about things...I have since ditched the tailgate, but I scavenged everything I could off it and I even took pics of all the measurements for the clearance lights.
I'll post up another thread with all the pics, and info I took....so there is a record out there if others find it on a search.
10-25-2014, 09:26 AM
#774
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Your lucky I'm so **** about things...I have since ditched the tailgate, but I scavenged everything I could off it and I even took pics of all the measurements for the clearance lights.
I'll post up another thread with all the pics, and info I took....so there is a record out there if others find it on a search.
I'll post up another thread with all the pics, and info I took....so there is a record out there if others find it on a search.
10-25-2014, 11:40 AM
#776
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10-25-2014, 03:59 PM
#777
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Just got back from a drive with a GPS unit to confirm my current speedo reading, to my actual speed, now that the gearing has been changed.
I first removed the ratio adapter that was in there. It was a 1.04 unit, which was a 4% increase in signal speed for the 4.10's. I then re-installed the VSS straight off the transfer case.
I had read that after you do this you go for a drive, then drive 50mph (80kph) and check your speed. Mine was 67kph. Then divide your speedo reading into the 80kph and it gives me 1.194. So I need a ratio adapter with approx a 1.2 over drive ratio, or 20% increase in signal speed for my speedo to be accurate.
I'm going to the wreckers in a bit to see if I can find anything.
I first removed the ratio adapter that was in there. It was a 1.04 unit, which was a 4% increase in signal speed for the 4.10's. I then re-installed the VSS straight off the transfer case.
I had read that after you do this you go for a drive, then drive 50mph (80kph) and check your speed. Mine was 67kph. Then divide your speedo reading into the 80kph and it gives me 1.194. So I need a ratio adapter with approx a 1.2 over drive ratio, or 20% increase in signal speed for my speedo to be accurate.
I'm going to the wreckers in a bit to see if I can find anything.
10-29-2014, 03:59 PM
#778
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Herculiner!
That's what I used on my truck, although.. nothing is as good as paint. Before I do my bed I'm going to paint everything... light sand and yeah.
That's what I used on my truck, although.. nothing is as good as paint. Before I do my bed I'm going to paint everything... light sand and yeah.
