Why do I need to change the gears on my rearend?
If there is too much backlash, the ring gear needs to move closer to the pinion gear. If there is not enough, the ring gear needs to move away from the pinion gear. Just like the side bearings, the pinion bearings are adjusted by adding and removing shims of varying thickness.
Which is the drive side of the gear tooth?
The drive side of the tooth on the ring gear is what contacts the pinion gear when the vehicle is accelerating. When someone mentions the coast side of the gear, this is the backside of the tooth on the ring gear that is contacted by the pinion gear when the vehicle is decelerating.
How is clearance between ring and pinion gear measured?
This describes the clearance between the ring gear and the pinion gear, and is usually measured in thousandths-of-an-inch by using a dial indicator. For instance, US Gear recommends .008- to .012-inch for street use and .006- to .008-inch for competition use.
Do you have to replace crush sleeve on rearend?
If you over tighten the pinion when setting the bearing preload, you will have to replace the sleeve – it’s not reusable. While the crush sleeve (left is the factory method for filling the space between the pinion bearing and setting bearing preload, a solid spacer is an alternative.
Can a ring gear be replaced by itself?
This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. On a manual transmission flywheel, if the teeth are bad, you don’t have to replace the whole flywheel. The ring gear can be replaced by itself for a lot less money. Here’s how to do it. Loading…
If there is too much backlash, the ring gear needs to move closer to the pinion gear. If there is not enough, the ring gear needs to move away from the pinion gear. Just like the side bearings, the pinion bearings are adjusted by adding and removing shims of varying thickness.
The drive side of the tooth on the ring gear is what contacts the pinion gear when the vehicle is accelerating. When someone mentions the coast side of the gear, this is the backside of the tooth on the ring gear that is contacted by the pinion gear when the vehicle is decelerating.
What should I know before re gearing my Jeep?
Re-gearing properly and professionally is not an instantaneous upgrade. Allow yourself a day or two to have your Jeep in the shop. Do your research on shops beforehand as well, making sure the one you choose is reputable and with staff that is knowledgable about your vehicle, gears and the re-gearing process.