Rear pinion bearing

pookie · **Joined:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:06 am **Posts:** 48

Thanks for all the advice. I didn't want to spend $1400 that is why I was looking for other options.

I picked up the KJ last night. The noise is 100% better than it was before. In fact if I didn't know it was there I doubt I would even hear it. I can hear it though, I think because I know something still needs to be fixed. But it is 100% better than when I dropped it off. My bill for the rear pinion bearing parts and labor was $243 so I thought that was pretty good. The guy seemed really fair and honest. I'm working on getting the parts together now to get new or new/used gears in there and see if that takes care of the noise all together.

Anyone have a list of all the part you need when rebuilding the 8.25 rear end?

pookie · **Joined:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:06 am **Posts:** 48

Also if I am looking to just swap rear ends, wouldn't this be a good time to update and get rear disc brakes instead of the drums I have now? What year did the disc brakes start in the rear?

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Tue Sep 25, 2007 9:31 pm

pookie wrote:

Also if I am looking to just swap rear ends, wouldn't this be a good time to update and get rear disc brakes instead of the drums I have now? What year did the disc brakes start in the rear?

Yes you can swap the rears for a 8.25 with disc's(all years had them,'03+ easiest to find),just remember to get the different p-brake cables(diff for the rear disc's) and the different metering valve located next/below the master cylinder(there are different metering valves for 4 disc's setups and disc/drum,need the right one for the brakes to operate correctly).

Rush345 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:27 am

Milner wrote:

Bearings and install kit $94.26
http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDetail ... rodID=1459

True Trac $523.42
http://www.ringpinion.com/ProductDetail ... rodID=1473

Most local shops around here are a flat rate of $250 to r&r gears and bearings....
When I was doing then daily (about 10 yrs ago, we were $150)

Sorry even $550 labor is double local rates around here....

One more time I'm going to show my ignorance do you use the same locker in front and back :?:

Stop laughing :lol:

I can't learn if I don't ask :!:

I've just gotten so use to asking you guys I don't bother researching for myself L.O.S.T. has spoiled me :shock:

pookie · **Joined:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:06 am **Posts:** 48

tjkj2002 I sent you another PM

But were disc brakes an option in 02? or standard? If standard were they standard on the Limited? Just curious as I have in 02 Limited but I have drum brakes.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Sep 26, 2007 1:23 pm

pookie wrote:

tjkj2002 I sent you another PM

But were disc brakes an option in 02? or standard? If standard were they standard on the Limited? Just curious as I have in 02 Limited but I have drum brakes.

The export '02 KJ's had the optional rear disc's,not state side ones,drums only.

pookie · **Joined:** Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:06 am **Posts:** 48

Quote:

The export '02 KJ's had the optional rear disc's,not state side ones,drums only.

Thanks at first I thought I was missing something that was supposed to be there. 5 years late I don't think they would cover it. :roll:

Rear pinion bearing

Who is online