Just wondering if you can tell me anything about the preload adjustment. I understand that I am going to need a tool which slips down the axle shaft in order to access the preload nut? Pictures would be awesome
I just spoke to ARB tech and they told me that i'm gonna want to puck up a spare carrier bearing for the side which is opposite the air, and I am going to want to find out about the preload nut as the Chrysler 8.25 doesn't use shims like a "normal" diff.
I'm looking at $805.99 locally... taking advantage of the free compressor if I buy before April 30th.
Does anyone actually use the larger compressor? Is it useful to have the ability to inflate tires? I don't see myself airing down to necessitate a larger compressor. If I were buying two lockers at once I would be automatically getting the larger compressor and the ARB tire inflator kit..
To begin with I am just going to do the rear and keep the stock gear ratios.
When I get the money I would like to do the front and change to 4.10's front and rear and get some bigger tires.
So for now all I need is the Differential, Compressor, wiring kit, switches, a spare carrier bearing (for the side opposite the air), and 2.48quarts of gear juice?
THANKS for any suggestions/help. I am confident I have the tools to do this, and I have build spindles which I had to account for preload... and I know how to check backlash... it will just be a first for me working on a rear end
Mark
P.s. I was quoted $400 from my local shop to have them do the install. That is nearly half of the front locker!!!!!