what do i need to swap a set of gears into the front axle.


crush sleeve, bearings, shims??? should i get a minor install kit from randy's ring and pinion or a full install kit.

 

Lets see...

Crush Sleeve (if the Dodge front 60 uses one, I don't know)
Shims
Bearings
Marking Compound
Setup Bearings (buy a set of new bearings and hone them out)
Seals (pinion and axleshaft)

I would go for the full install kit, it should have everything you need. The minor kit doesn't have bearings included. This is the kit i'd go with http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDet...px?ProdID=7426.

If you haven't done a ring and pinion before, do some digging. Its not a bolt in and go process. Here's the article i've followed before (with some minor changes along the way) http://pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/Gear_Setup/ .

You'll also need a dial indicator and stand, inch-pounds torque wrench, hydraulic press (or access to one), and a micrometer for tools. I always just cut through the old bearings to get them off the carrier -- Dremel tool is the easiest way, just score the inner part of the bearing that presses on to the carrier or pinion deeply and smack it sharply with a good hammer / chisel. You can do the gear setup with the axle in the vehicle, but its roughly 1000 times easier to do it out of it.

 

ive ersonally never done one on my ow. ive pulled them in tech school, and the teacher walked us through back together. im going to have a buddy help me out just was trying to figure a parts list so i can stat saving...