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SteveTheFolkie:

--- Quote from: laoch on August 14, 2014, 07:29:07 am ---
--- Quote from: Rick_Bear on August 13, 2014, 06:48:02 pm --- it's a shame you can't do them yourself and save $600-$800

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Thanks. I know the cost, but it needs done and it's beyond my scope.

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You can do them yourself - you just need to accumulate the right tools.  A dial indicator, plastigauge and a micrometer are your friends for establishing pre-load and engagement patterns.  In 1978 I worked as a mechanic in a Plymouth dealership - I spent days just rebuilding differentials that had not been set up correctly at the factory - it took some patience and tools, but I set up many differentials at the dealership while keeping my 1963 SS 409 Impala screaming down the drag strip running a spool and a variety of gears - read up on whats required, accumulate the tools (sadly my dial indicator disappeared when my garage was broken into years ago or I'd lend it to you) and do the job - heck - even if you muck it up the howl will alert you to the mistake before any significant damage takes place!

Cheers

Steve

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