Normally I never comment. I’m a Ford guy, mustangs and a bronco in the garage. I’ve also been following your videos, which is by far the best of them out there. Some of the crazy stuff you see. It’s easy to spot that you know how to do it right. Anyway I’m busy doing my Dana 20. One tip for everyone that has worked good for me is heating the bearings in the oven. They’ll fall right into place, super easy. So I’ve heated mine and there’s been no need to hammer/press on, also don’t have to find the right socket/pipe to press on. Keep up the great work. I could use a neighbor like you.

@JasonJonieBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the nice comment. We try to explain and show the best we can. I like your idea and have used that method on other applications before. I will remember that next time I build the Dana 20 and show the heat method. We should have some new videos out later this week. I needed to take a couple weeks off from the videos to regroup. Thanks again.

Is this how kindergarteners feel when they get to see what the big kids are working on at big kid school?! 😁😂😁. Making it look easy. Nice y’all!

@JasonJonieBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

That's funny! I just never had a fear of trying to fix something mechanical. I have broke my share of things for sure. Thanks friend...

Easy Guy to learn from. Not arrogant or a know it all... This is a really good "how to"!

@JasonJonieBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Good content! I am going to be takin this task on soon.

@JasonJonieBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Good luck!

@tylerzwingman6754

Жыл бұрын

@@JasonJonieBuilds thank you !

When installing the intermediate gear I hold the thrust washers in with heavy grease start the new shaft in just enough to keep it from moving on the other side I take the old shaft and grind it down just enough so it passes thru and flush to hold the other thrust washer in place and then I start the gear down and align it with the holes push the new shaft thru and that knocks the ground down one out the back as the new one comes thru works great for me every time👍

@JasonJonieBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome thanks for the advice. I will try that on the next one.

Great video

Nice job. I love the ah ha moments like using the zip tie to lower the parts into the transfer case,lol.

@JasonJonieBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I dropped it 5 times before I figured there has got to be a better way...

Nice work!! Thank you for making these videos. Like I said before I'm going to be re-watching this before I attempt it my self.

@JasonJonieBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! We are having fun for the most part. If you run into a problem give me a shout.

Hey Jason... just a handy tip that may help next time you have to deal with needle bearings. Grab a tub of "Assemblee Goo" spelled just like that - available at O'Reilly and other stores. get the firm tack (Green). It'll stick them bearings better than regular axle/bearing grease and it holds up well to heat - I can't use regular grease here in Arizona as it just melts and the bearings fall out and test my patience... lol. It also dissolves in oil really easily so you don't get gummy stuff after the trans or xcase are run a while.

@JasonJonieBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip. I will definitely check it out. Those things always make me nervous until it is all installed.

Really great Video!

@JasonJonieBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank You!

@redcrackeroutdoors3234

3 жыл бұрын

I think we've watched both disassembly and reassembly 4 or 5 times now. 😂

@JasonJonieBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks give me a shout if ya get stuck.

Nice Work When I did mine I had those bearings fall out and had to start over.

@JasonJonieBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

I was scared to death that they would. Beginners luck I guess. Thanks for watching.

Good job guys, Thanks for making it clear about the output end-play, too much rear output end-play and the transfer case will have a tendency to pop-out ( 2h into neutral).

@JasonJonieBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jon! I hate I made a couple mistakes but overall I feel confident that it is in good shape now. Thanks again for your help.

great vid thank you!! Im fixn to tackle this on my Bronco

@JasonJonieBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir. Good Luck!

nice work...now can you do mine thanks!

Hey Jason. Great job and really love the videos. I noticed you didn’t use any thread sealer on the bolts. I believe some of the service cover and maybe other bolts go all the way through the case and will sit in gear oil. Is there any concern about oil seeping thorough the bolt threads?

@JasonJonieBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

You are correct Chuck. Before I put it in the Bronco I will definitely do that. I have not sealed the inspection cover completely yet so I will take care of those bolts then. I should have mentioned that. Thanks for the advice and for watching.

Another great video Jason and Jonie! I look forward to tearing mine down now. Will you be painting the transfer case at all or leave it natural looking.

@JasonJonieBuilds

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Norm!! I will probably paint it cast iron gray so it will look clean.

The shift rails and forks have to go in first

I did the same thing you did I forgot the gasket behind the seal and had to order a new seal

@JasonJonieBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir. It is easy to do. Thanks for watching.

Really appreciate all the detail! This may sound like a newbie question, but what did you do to clean the inside of it? do you recommend a specific cleaner? thanks for all the content!

@JasonJonieBuilds

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I use mineral spirits in a parts cleaner. You can use a bucket too. Wear some good gloves when you clean it.

@girlmeetsbronco

Жыл бұрын

@@JasonJonieBuilds thanks!

Jason, what type grease did you use on the shift rails? I’m at that step and wanna make sure my Exxon lidok CG moly Is compatible with everything? I will be using Valvoline SYNpower full synthetic 75W-140

@JasonJonieBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Henry, I used multi purpose bearing grease during assembly. It was not too heavy so it won't keep everything from being lubricated properly once it is filled with oil. I have heard people use petroleum jelly to assemble them too. Honestly I cannot tell you will all certainty what is the best to use. I use what has worked for me in the past. Thanks for watching.

I am rebuilding a dana 20 now and I am trying to decide if I should leave out the interlock rods (what you referred to as shift rods) between the shift rails. Leaving them out I guess provides front wheel drive and rear only low with a twin stick, but also allows the potential for front and rear drives to end up in different ranges. Did you consider this and if so what made you decide to reinstall the interlock rods? Thanks

@JasonJonieBuilds

2 жыл бұрын

I followed the instructions provided by JB Fabrication. Did not really look at the rails to see all the differences between stock and his. I do know the detents are more pronounced giving a positive selection. Thanks for watching.

Mine doesn’t come with an adjuster at the springs and ball poppets it just has threaded plugs

@JasonJonieBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

The adjustable detents came with my shift rail kit from JB Fabrication.

@battlejack1863

3 жыл бұрын

Ok well I’m just going to reassemble what I’ve got from the factory

@battlejack1863

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply I had never seen that before

@JasonJonieBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@battlejack1863 That is fine unless you are using the twin sticks. I think he recommends that they get used with his rails. If you are just rebuilding you case it will be fine.

You didn’t check the bearing preload specs with the dial indicator on the other shaft

@21:09. No gasket?

@JasonJonieBuilds

Жыл бұрын

No sir the metal shims are the gaskets. That is a precision fit. That is why I sprayed the adhesive on the shims to help make sure it sealed.

@acarverdri

Жыл бұрын

@@JasonJonieBuilds Thank you! Hope ya'll are doing well!

Too much gasket sealer on the shims will throw your endplay off

@JasonJonieBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir.

@battlejack1863

3 жыл бұрын

Listening to you talk you kind of sound like a young Dennis weaver as Chester on gun smoke

@JasonJonieBuilds

3 жыл бұрын

@@battlejack1863 Well I guess that is the Alabama coming out in me. Thanks for watching.

@battlejack1863

3 жыл бұрын

@@JasonJonieBuilds 👍