can I re-gear myself?

[kjweston]

Honestly.. could I re-gear my axles to 4.10s myself or is it imperative a certified shop or whatever does it? local 4x4 shop wants close to $2k..

what all would I need to do this in my garage? parts wise and any special tools if necessary..

Thanks in advance, Chase weston

 

[mag03kj]

troys got the answer for ya....i know!!!...lol

 

[tjkj2002]

Have you ever set up gears before? It can be done but you will need a 20ton(at least) press,some real good dial indicators,a good 1/2" torque wrench(needs to go to at least 350lbs-ft of torque),a very good 1/4" torque wrench,and the special 8.25 bearing adjuster tools.Of course you will need a manual for the specs and such for both axles.It will be time consuming if you have not done it before,expect at least 2-5 days since the front diff has to be completely removed(a big cost at a shop).

I do know how to set up gears,did my 4.10's(well the rear 8.25 gears and the front DTT) myself and have done other setups in axles from a D30 to a Rockwell 5ton axle and I will tell you I would rather go to a dentist and have a root canal done without any Novocain.There that much of a pain in the a$$ to do sometimes.It would probably be best to have a very experienced person do the setup in my opinion.


Oh and I paid to have my new axles setup,that's how much I hate doing them.

 

[ridenby]

Gears for rear $120, about same for front,master install kit $78 for rear,close for front. As for install,look around,go to parts houses ask who they might recommend,look for the big a$$ mud truck around there ask who sat theirs up.

 

[kjweston]

Have you ever set up gears before? It can be done but you will need a 20ton(at least) press,some real good dial indicators,a good 1/2" torque wrench(needs to go to at least 350lbs-ft of torque),a very good 1/4" torque wrench,and the special 8.25 bearing adjuster tools.Of course you will need a manual for the specs and such for both axles.It will be time consuming if you have not done it before,expect at least 2-5 days since the front diff has to be completely removed(a big cost at a shop).

I do know how to set up gears,did my 4.10's(well the rear 8.25 gears and the front DTT) myself and have done other setups in axles from a D30 to a Rockwell 5ton axle and I will tell you I would rather go to a dentist and have a root canal done without any Novocain.There that much of a pain in the a$$ to do sometimes.It would probably be best to have a very experienced person do the setup in my opinion.


Oh and I paid to have my new axles setup,that's how much I hate doing them.

well then.. looks like I'm not doing it myself ha ill just have to keep asking around.. I really don't want to spend $2k on just re gearing it. Seems I could spend that on such a better investment. idk ill have to get some quotes and see what kind of numbers local places wanna talk. Thanks troy and ridenby. both pretty much covered everything.

 

[tjkj2002]

Gears for rear $120, about same for front,master install kit $78 for rear,close for front. As for install,look around,go to parts houses ask who they might recommend,look for the big a$$ mud truck around there ask who sat theirs up.

Cheapest I've seen 8.25 4.10's has been about $180 for a good set like Yukons.Your looking at about $200-$250 for the front set since they are very rare and only Dana/Spicer makes them.

Just remember that the front diff has to be completely removed to do a gear swap(or locker/LSD install) and that is about 6 hours(book time) which will add alot to the cost.The 8.25 does not need to be removed to do gears.Here the average for a gear install is about $300-$400 per axle if the axle does not need to be removed,more for adding a ARB since modification to the diff housing is needed.

 

[kjweston]

Cheapest I've seen 8.25 4.10's has been about $180 for a good set like Yukons.Your looking at about $200-$250 for the front set since they are very rare and only Dana/Spicer makes them.

Just remember that the front diff has to be completely removed to do a gear swap(or locker/LSD install) and that is about 6 hours(book time) which will add alot to the cost.The 8.25 does not need to be removed to do gears.Here the average for a gear install is about $300-$400 per axle if the axle does not need to be removed,more for adding a ARB since modification to the diff housing is needed.

so do you think $2k is a bit high to re-gear? or pretty reasonable?

 

[tjkj2002]

so do you think $2k is a bit high to re-gear? or pretty reasonable?

If that includes the parts(gears and master install kits) and labor that could sound about right depending on your area's average labor rate.

 

[kjweston]

yeah that is including everything.. dropping the jeep off and picking it up re-geared to 4.10s.. and ok Thanks man.

 

[ridenby]

Check with this fellow for gears,install kits. Have bought several items from him.

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