Floor Pan and Other Half Done Metal Work

Jamie Chriss · Jul 19, 2018

Plugging away, this stuff is way beyond my ability! A little good news the front gears look really clean and I think will match up with my new rear gears, crossing my fingers but it looks good so far. I have no idea how to take the gears out to clean up and send to powder coating...

Rustytruck · Jul 19, 2018

Mark the the bearing caps and the housing if their not marked already so the left cap and the right cap wont get swapped on reasembly. My dana 44 was marked from the factory so I didnt have to mark it. Then remove the 4 cap bolts. And pry out the differential. You may have to rotate the the pinion yoke as you remove the diferential on each end of the differential the bearing races will come out and fall off. Once its out, tie wrap the bearing race and bearing cap to its origional side of the differential . Do the same on the other side and stuff it all in a heavy plastic bag. Loosen the pinion nut before you take the ring gear carrier out. Let the gears help you hold the yoke. Would have ben better to loosen when the front axle is locked up sitting on its tires. After you get it all apart there are axle seals inside where where the carrier bearings were. You may also find tapered tube sections inside the axle tube. Which are guides when you put the axles back in.

Rustytruck · Jul 19, 2018

Forgot, wear good gloves when disassembling this stuff. Allot of sharp edges and heavy parts. One slip can lead to a bad day. Work over a couple pieces of heavy cardboard. The fingers you save may be yours.

SDBMtber · Jul 20, 2018

Also make sure you save the carrier and pinion shims. Should be able to re-use as is if only changing bearings. If you’re putting a new carrier in for locker, or different gears, you’ll still want measure old shims as starting place for setting up new gears.

Jamie Chriss · Jul 20, 2018

Thanks for the advice!!

Jamie Chriss · Jul 20, 2018

I also want to remove the Knuckles, not sure how to get those bolts out, both my pittman tools are too small, any advice?

Rustytruck · Jul 20, 2018

When in doubt go to You tube. If a Jeep Girl can do it so can you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38ORov05f7E

I would leave the nuts on loose so you dont bugger up the threads and it wont fly apart like hers did.

Jamie Chriss · Jul 20, 2018

Google addiction, thanks thought about that after I asked the question. What about removing the pivoting screw attached to the knuckle?

DirtDonk · Jul 21, 2018

What do you mean by pivoting screw? The limiting bolt that's got a bit of a tack weld on it?

Paul

rydog1130 · Oct 21, 2018

how's the build going? any updates?

Jamie Chriss · Oct 21, 2018

Stuck in wait mode! Awhile back I started amassing Coyote parts, everything I need to move forward is still on back order so I have taken this time to do some much neglected home projects. I should have my axels back in a few weeks then I can start with the chassis. Thanks for asking!!!!

Jamie Chriss · Nov 21, 2018

Moving day, moved the tub out and the frame in!

Jamie Chriss · Nov 21, 2018

Picked up my axles from Currie Enterprises yesterday, extremely happy with the quality of their work! Waiting to weld on spring perches and shock mounts tell I figure out the right pinion angle. Based on expected tire size of 33 I went with 4:56 gearing.

bronkenn · Nov 21, 2018

Glad to hear your still at it. Haven't heard from you I awhile. It is nice to take a hiatus once in a while and clear your head, especially with as big a chunk as you bit off. That will be a nice truck when your done. Your still young enough to be able to enjoy it for a long time. Ken

Jamie Chriss · Nov 21, 2018

My biggest issue so far is all the back orders, BC just can't keep up and Atlas had a two month back log. I am hoping to start putting the chassis together this weekend. I have never done anything to this extreme so I am a bit nervous. Many thanks to all my Bronco mentors along the way, we are all so fortunate to have this resource!

Jamie Chriss · Dec 5, 2018

Slowly coming together. Bolted the rear end up, still need to weld on the perches and the shock mounts. Waiting to get the engine and trans in to figure out the perfect spot.

Jamie Chriss · Dec 5, 2018

Racing to get a rolling chassis for next week, I have a fellow CB coming up to help me set in my motor...

mattyq17 · Dec 6, 2018

Looking good!!! I love the old BFG Muds, that is my favorite tread pattern, sad they don't make them any more. Keep up the progress!

rydog1130 · Dec 6, 2018

looks good keep plugging away!

SDBMtber · Dec 6, 2018

Nice work! Glad to see you’re back at it!

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