headhunter
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- NJ
Hey guys -
Kinda new around this forum but I lurk sometimes. I also try to stay up to date over at jeepforum.com
Anyway, I usually am able to answer these types of questions from my haynes manual or doing a search, but I guess I could use some pointers and opinions. Basically I'm looking for a step by step guide to switch out my 8.25 rear end ... for an 8.25 rear end. Here was my original post at the other forum that hasn't been answered yet:
"So I took my jeep to the shop and they told me between the wheel bearings, axle bearings and chewed up ring and pinion in the back ... well it was more than I wanted to spend. I asked the mechanic what he'd do if it was his jeep and he said to get an entire rear end assembly from the junk yard. I was inclined to agree since he was not the only mechanic to tell me this. He also told me that on top of the 300-400 for the assembly, he'd charge an additional 400-600 to throw it on for me. This second part would not do.
SO, I figured this would be a perfect opportunity to get my feet wet in taking my jeep apart and putting it back together. The only problem is I can't find concise instructions for rear end removal and installation. Specifcally, what's involved? I know there are brake lines, emergency brake stuff, then of course the ubolts, shocks, springs...
What I'm really looking for is a step by step. Maybe even a little help (I was told this is a 2 man job. (I'm in North Jersey but can drive if this can be done in a day) Thanks for any help.
Andrew"
If anyone can direct me to a good site where there are "instructions" or tech reports that would be great. If anyway just loves to switch out axles and wants to physically lend me a hand, that would be great too. I'm a somewhat newbie to the jeep world but the more I learn the more I love them. Thanks for all your help.
Kinda new around this forum but I lurk sometimes. I also try to stay up to date over at jeepforum.com
Anyway, I usually am able to answer these types of questions from my haynes manual or doing a search, but I guess I could use some pointers and opinions. Basically I'm looking for a step by step guide to switch out my 8.25 rear end ... for an 8.25 rear end. Here was my original post at the other forum that hasn't been answered yet:
"So I took my jeep to the shop and they told me between the wheel bearings, axle bearings and chewed up ring and pinion in the back ... well it was more than I wanted to spend. I asked the mechanic what he'd do if it was his jeep and he said to get an entire rear end assembly from the junk yard. I was inclined to agree since he was not the only mechanic to tell me this. He also told me that on top of the 300-400 for the assembly, he'd charge an additional 400-600 to throw it on for me. This second part would not do.
SO, I figured this would be a perfect opportunity to get my feet wet in taking my jeep apart and putting it back together. The only problem is I can't find concise instructions for rear end removal and installation. Specifcally, what's involved? I know there are brake lines, emergency brake stuff, then of course the ubolts, shocks, springs...
What I'm really looking for is a step by step. Maybe even a little help (I was told this is a 2 man job. (I'm in North Jersey but can drive if this can be done in a day) Thanks for any help.
Andrew"
If anyone can direct me to a good site where there are "instructions" or tech reports that would be great. If anyway just loves to switch out axles and wants to physically lend me a hand, that would be great too. I'm a somewhat newbie to the jeep world but the more I learn the more I love them. Thanks for all your help.