Not a lot of people understand how to properly care for a differential let alone rebuild one. Good job man. I would like to give just a couple of pointers in a few areas, just to help out and spread knowledge, especially since it seems like you will service/re-build a diff in the future. So, if you havent figured out or wondered if..... I do this for a living 5 days a week, 40+ hours/week. By no means am i trying to gloat, brag, or imply i know it all b/c that is so far from the truth. I will say though, of the four people i have learned the driveline from, including my current boss, are old school, legit, the best of the best when it comes to the drivetrain (Diff(s), t-case, and driveshaft). So, to the point. Here is what I Suggest... 1. 9.5 times out of 10, when you do a carrier change as you did, the OE shims when replaced where they came from will indeed be wrong (the backlash tolerence is too high), instead of trying to build a stack of shims that came in your bearing kit, simply switch your OE shims. Put the passenger side shim to the driver side and the driver to the pass. Legit 99.5% of the time, you will be within the 6-10 thousandths range. That goes for any diff and especially the GM 8.5" 10 bolt. 2. When putting on the new bearings.. i love seeing how attentive you were to seating the bearings all the way and never tossing your old parts until you were done. Let me suggest when putting on the new beaing on your new or even old carrier, keep the new bearing and new race together, lay a piece of flat stock over those while the new bearing/race combo are just set in place. make sure your centered and using a press, start the bearing on. When you just have it started grab your old race and flip it upside down on your new race, flat stock back on and finish the job. I hope this tad bit makes sense and hopefully helps at least somebody, if not, it kept me busy. Keep making the videos man good to see that still. Good Luck!

This is a lot more realistic. I hate these build videos where everything goes super easy. It’s way more realistic when everything goes to shit and you don’t have 250k of tools

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

Scott Dewart thanks for the positive comment! I agree, realistic is way better to see than the "perfect scenario" style videos out there.

@BreannaCracker

4 жыл бұрын

I agree Mr. Scott.....BR549 Deer Park Texas

@aarondieringer6997

2 жыл бұрын

You mean the build videos where they go “ok so we got the rear end out and sent over to our buddies at precision rear ends”. Then it cuts to the next day and they go “ok so we just got our rear end back from our buddies at precision rear ends and they did a amazing job setting it up so let’s get it back in the car”

Thank you for the video, this confirms this job is way beyond my tool capacity and work area. Your video is the first Ive seen of many that actually explains how in-depth this job really is, and the importance of getting it just right.

@Tinman2Kustoms

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, it is a fairly substantial job to do correctly

Great video/walkthrough Luke! On a side note, we may have to see about getting you some Yukon branded crocs...

@Tinman2Kustoms

7 жыл бұрын

Yukon Gear & Axle haha! that would be something!!! thanks for the complement

@jayh5896

7 жыл бұрын

yukon crocs and cummins socks? www.dieselpowerplusstore.com/sites/default/files/sticker_1.jpg

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

fuck. I should. lol

@warrenstone8538

6 жыл бұрын

I have an 8.6 is everything the same as an 8.5 other than the ring diameter?

@NI__ER

5 жыл бұрын

@@warrenstone8538 rings the same size, just bigger carrier bearings on the 625 same procedure tho. Heat up the new bearings on the stove or in the oven if you don't have a press.

did anyone else lose themselves when he fired up that torch and turned around

@imbadrotten5333

5 жыл бұрын

Yep,I got a very strange feeling as far as the mental stability and mechanical workings of his brain. Some say the same about me too though.

@Tinman2Kustoms

5 жыл бұрын

Lmao thanks man. Can't be serious all the time!

@jordanfant5510

3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂

Ran across this video on accident. Looking for vids on a newer axle but I just learned something extra quick today. Great format and editing bro

Bless you !!! This video is great you show the real deal raw stuff that all of us regular people would experience. Subscribed!

@Tinman2Kustoms

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and following :)

Thank you, from someone with very little experience, this was great! “USUALLY” 😂

As soon as he swore I knew this vid was for me ! 😂

Ditto on Mr. Scott comments. Under my old pecan tree I will not have any pressing tools, so I will be heating up the old Dutch oven, I needs oil up any way....BR549, Deer Park Texas

Awesome video! I love how you step through the entire process, errors, workarounds, corrections, and all showing us what to do and what not to do and why. again, thank you! Note to self: purchase magnetic retrieval tool

I work with a company within another company that rebuilds rear ends. I've recently been moved to differential building and it's pretty precise work. We actually get the parts from Yukon. I recognized that box. Lol

So... You held the camera while you pushed in on the axle, the C-clip drops out, and you catch it on video. Legend. Nice work, and great explaining. Thank you

@Tinman2Kustoms

5 жыл бұрын

Lol thanks man. Everyone gets lucky once in a while I guess :P glad the video was helpful!

I just watched this whole video and I’m not even trying to rebuild my rear end. Good info though, entertaining as well.

@Tinman2Kustoms

5 жыл бұрын

Hey thanks for the compliment, glad it wasn't super boring! Lol

Excellent visuals, along with, some pretty good input-thanks man!

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

keclark4 you're welcome. Thanks for the compliments!

Thanks a lot, first great video about this that I found. :)

Nice video man. Very realistic and also alternative solutions

Great job on the part numbers and not leaving any detail behind 👍🏼

@Tinman2Kustoms

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks much! Hope it helps!

Great real deal work. 👍🏻

Excellent dialogue. Good stuff bud.

@Tinman2Kustoms

7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Jack! Hope it helps

Great Stuff!!! Keep up the good work.

Thanks for sharing! Love the video!

good stuff , brother ! keep it up

Great video. A lot of info in a concise time frame.

@Tinman2Kustoms

Жыл бұрын

Thank you, that's what I was going for!

Every truck ive ever got i went through the axle and if i didnt like the ratio id go up or down in size (usually up) since i run big tires and ive gotten decent at setting them up but for some reason when i watch videos like this i get nervous lol idk why....oh well good video brother

THANK you for this video. I need to rebuild the rear end in my LS swapped 1990 K1500. gonna put some 4.56 or 4.88's in her and a locker.

@waynewilliams5802

4 жыл бұрын

5.13's an u might be able to run with the big dogs

@waynewilliams5802

4 жыл бұрын

5.13's

At 6:15 - "this is basically what I use all day" Oh, you're a welder! That's cool. 😎

@Tinman2Kustoms

3 жыл бұрын

Lmao 🤣 more for metal fab stuff, but yeah grinding welds a lot too lol

Just so EVERYONE knows, the Carrier in NOT the diff, the Carrier is the cast iron center section that the bearing caps bolt to. The differential case is what the ring gear bolts to, whether it's a locker or an open diff, which is what this axle contains.

Right on...Great video.

thanks for the video man, now i can have a crack at mine, the pinion fell to bits.

I'm learning from you I might take mines out this like my 3rd time watching n I know I about to replaying this video at least 10 more times so I can tell myself that maybe can do it myself and save money

@Tinman2Kustoms

2 жыл бұрын

For sure man! Just use common sense and do your research and you can handle it!

Thanks for the video! You definitely had me laughing too

@Tinman2Kustoms

5 жыл бұрын

That's the goal haha thanks

Great video! We use Yukon parts too!

good video man, thanks for sharing. oxyacetylene = liquify metal map gas = heat up metal.

Thanks for this video! I understood it all except for when to install the crush sleeve. After reading the comments, I guess it's after you have the backlash set, right? I've never done this before but after watching your video a couple times I'm ready to try it! I appreciate the help, and the video was very good and funny too!

@masterbates7016

2 жыл бұрын

He literally told you exactly when to install the crush sleeve

@masterbates7016

2 жыл бұрын

He literally told you exactly when to install the crush sleeve

Good vid

Great video bro..I like your style!

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

Damaion Ennis thanks man! Lots more on my KZread and always more coming! Subscribe to see the videos first :)

Love the vid brother very helpful..im a mechanic and you may laugh but ive never rebuilt a rear .i have a 2000 Silverado 1500. It started making a clunk metal like noise when i back up and then take off in drive.i can definitely hear noise when im slowing down and i fear its the diff carrier bearings .when im on the throttle it wont make noise.just looking for a second opinion before i jump right in.

@Tinman2Kustoms

3 жыл бұрын

Most likely the pinion bearing or a loose pinion

😂😂😂 get the magnet out. Pretty easy🤔 so is my wife😂😂 good video.

Nice video, I'll have to reference it when I drop the rear end out of my Firebird!

@Tinman2Kustoms

7 жыл бұрын

Chaos Garage thanks! hope it helps

Dude…nice video and love the humor

@Tinman2Kustoms

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man, appreciate the love!

The magnet that you pointed at is the Fill plug. Sometimes they have a magnet on them sometimes they have a magnet glued to the inside of the cover

Thanks, a usefull ans easy to understand video

Yes that is a good thing to get my truck back in running condition.

Yo I hope I see you at back to the 50s if you go. That’d be sick as hell

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

john johnsom I'm there every single year!! Should be there with my car/truck/trailer rig hopefully

I think this was the best fuckin video on here about rear ends !!!!! Good Job

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

oh thanks much for the compliment! Glad it was some help

Ahh the almighty extension! Use it to put in axle seals or use it to diagnose a noise!

I was dying when u lost the bolt...! I saw myself!

also, i have a gm 7.5" rear end with 3.42 gears that i think is going to shit the bed soon. i wonder how much different it would be for the backlash and pinion pre-load specs. any idea? this is all new territory for me so i'm doing my research.

The gear seting wasn't good did u move shims on carrier or pinion

Dude thankyou thankyou!!!!

Great video!!!

@Tinman2Kustoms

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

When you dropped that bolt at 1:53, that's me at the shop everyday lol

@swervinrigg209

6 жыл бұрын

Marc Smith do 3.73s fit in the 307s pumpkin???

@bstceltics4

6 жыл бұрын

Well i know one shop i wont be bringing my vehicles to lol 😂😂

You shouldn't have used a cutoff wh... Oh who cares! Great video man.

great shit. subbed.

@Tinman2Kustoms

7 жыл бұрын

jas thank you for the complement and the sub!

Cool/good video and same goes to you 🤘🏻😁

Just picked up my Chevy 84 K5 Blazer from the shop. Needs a rear end rebuild. Is most common that it just needs new bearing kit if the shaft Is moving around? It's not making any noise, just has some play in it.

Definatly great skills recording an working 👍

@Tinman2Kustoms

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@thomaslockley945

5 жыл бұрын

can't post a picture but my rear end threw the bracket that u torque through the caseing an new to this lol but great video

@thomaslockley945

5 жыл бұрын

can't post a picture but my rear end threw the bracket that u torque through the caseing an new to this lol but great video

My c10 was sitting for 20 years before I got it and the differential oil was the consistency of jello. I used a torch on the pinion to take it out and it fell right out

Great vids bro first time viewer

@Tinman2Kustoms

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Hopefully you can get some value out of my channel/videos!! :)

You mentioned locking plate around 11:15. I took the pin out that holds the spider gears . Well i done that to get the c clips out and i beat on the axle shaft with a hammer to get the c clip out, wish i havent. The locking plate that holds the springs, locking plate worked its way out of place including the spider gears. Im guessing when i was turning the tire or hitting on the axle it knocked them out of place.. Do you have any idea how to get the gears and locking plate back in place? So i can stick the pin back through. The carrier is still in casing

Great job sir!!! Subscribed!! I have a 80 turbo Firebird Formula with a stock posi that's gunna need a rebuild in the near future (clutches worn). You have given me a new direction to think about. Do they make that for 80 turbo Firebird 2.41 gear posi? I want to keep the rear itself stock looking but just swap out the Posi unit with this locking unit you got there. because my car is a matching numbers car. (In my opinion matching numbers makes classic cars very valuable or I would have swapped my 301 turbo for a 455 engine). Anyway sorry about the ramble. And thabks you for showing me this product. Hopefully they make one that fits my car.

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. The 80 firebird is probably a similar rear axle. But to confirm you'd have to use their parts finder on yukongear.com or shoot them a message on facebook. They make products for pretty much every gm axle, including this style of locker (aka posi)

I bought a Eaton tru-trac LSD. I bought the carrier bearing that they suggest they will go on the Diff ok but are to big for the journal in the Diff housing. I'm sure it's a stock rear end ? any suggestions?

This guy is a nut lmao I love it!

@Tinman2Kustoms

4 жыл бұрын

haha thanks man, appreciate it ;)

Still a great video. 👍

I love trick with deep fried bearing

Hello and thanks for your video. I'm installing a used carrier on my differential case I plan on re using my old ring bearings and pinion bearing since they are match together and I dont have to mess with crush sleeves etc.. my question is do i still have to check the back lash and paint the ring gear with the yellow paint to check the contact of the pinion with the ring gear??

@Tinman2Kustoms

2 жыл бұрын

It's always a good idea to recheck the pattern with the pattern paint.

This guy's a corn hole ,but what a good job ,i'm going to buy the same kit for my chevy van great info

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

William Southard haha a corn hole?? How so?

Preciate this video..

two many nice 👍🏼👍🏼

as soon as he said " Mother Fucker "..........I had to watch the whole vid.............now thats a real mechanic and thats what happens in a real shop or back yard or where ever you decide to overhaul your ride......i myself have dropped a million bolts and nuts.....alot of colorful talk in mechanic work friends. lol

@Tinman2Kustoms

4 жыл бұрын

Yeeyee! Lol thanks man

For me heating the bearing didn't get it large enough to slip it on. I actually had to FREEZE the carrier in the fridge for a few hours and then the combination of expanded hot bearing and contracted cold carrier let it slip right on.

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

Rick CL right, that's common practice as well. That was mentioned in another rebuild video, forgot to mention it here

If everything is good in my rear end. Can i just change the carrier to the posi unit.

Good info ...

POSITRACTION REAR END what type of oil do i have to youse for this one Thanks for your video

@Tinman2Kustoms

7 жыл бұрын

frits duwel you can use any off-the-shelf rear gear lube. Usually about a 90-130w or somewhere around there. Yukon gear & axle recommends 1-2 bottles of their positraction friction modifier additive as well, depending on the size of the axle. I used 1.5 bottles of the additive/modifier in this one

What is the problem if your cap bolts lock up the carrier when they are tight, if i loosen the cap bolts the carrier turns easy but tight it will not turn even with the drive shaft taken out?

Hi. My Silverado 99 has the same differential. My question Is, can i Fit a gear 4.51 or 4.56 in that differential? Or do i have to change complete the differential?

Quick question. I know you used the 14-19 for the pinion bearing preload ... I’m NOT using new gears so in my case I need to use the 6-8?

@TomValha

Жыл бұрын

no, the gear being new or not has no bearing (pun intended) on your bearing preload. those differing ranges is based off of new vs old (or used) bearings. In my eyes, if you have that carrier out already, you should always put it back in with all new bearings. so that 14-19 is what you would be shooting for (most likely)

Question, I have a 1969 10 bolt that is an OEM safe-t-trac unit. It doesn’t seem like a real locker "both wheels" grip good when power is put to it. Perhaps I misunderstand the type of unit, as I was under the impression it is a locker type . I am familiar with Food 9 inch locker are POSI under all conditions and power. So, is this unit you used an Upgrade better design, then the stock factory piece? I’ll never exceed 450RWHP on street tires, so brutal harsh condition are not a real factor. Or is there parts to beef sup my existing 10 bolt.

I'm no mechanic but I do know physics, and you certainly DO need to include the weight of the wrench in that torque calculation. What you're calling 15 in-lb is probably more like 30! (assuming the wrench weighs around 2 pounds). In fact just use the wrench by itself and you'll be pretty close to 15.

@TomValha

Жыл бұрын

makers of that tool know that and actually account for that. so, 15in/lbs on a nice $500 snap-on torque wrench wont be a true 15 in/lbs but based on the weight of that wrench, and even the length (the nice ones have a very specific area to plce you hand at to use the tool), when the tool is used properly the proper force will be reached. so you maybe just exerting 8in/lbs of force at your hand/handle of the tool, that nut will be getting the 15in/lbs bc everything else is accounted for. which is why its worth the $$.

Just putting in a Yukon carrier just like the one in the video in my 06 YukonXl I had a question about how tight is too tight for the shims when putting the new carrier back in the rear end I am having trouble removing the carrier back out am thinking they are too tight? Great video by the way have been watching it repeatedly my factory gm Gov lock assembly completely blew apart to use a grinder to cut pieces out to remove it just to get to the c clips to remove the axles

@Tinman2Kustoms

5 жыл бұрын

They are always tight to go in & out. It's supposed to be that way. Tight is right! Lol

@MegaWolfman76

5 жыл бұрын

@@Tinman2Kustoms thanks alot appreciate the quick response got the backlash set everything torqued to spec. Getting ready to put diff cover on now its 11:25pm here near Chicago pulled my hair for lil while before finally got it figured out lol. Do you know if they have a c clip eliminator kit for a 06 YukonXl slt haven't found nothing yet

@Tinman2Kustoms

5 жыл бұрын

@@MegaWolfman76no worries man! I'm not 100% sure to be honest. You'd have to call their tech line. C-clips are undependable

My 69 Firebird has 3:91’s and is NOT a freeway car due to the low gears . So I pondered to see what it takes for me to do gear set swap. After watching this video, realized I’m out of my league to attempt this task. Looks like time to locate a shop to do this for me.

@uglymechanics6599

5 жыл бұрын

Expect to pay 1200+ for a gese swap

@ashqelon7267

5 жыл бұрын

@@uglymechanics6599 Thx, That’s not to far from what costs I expected to have shop do this for me. Iv’e pondered maybe find another used complete housing setup w the gears I want and swap it rather then redo My center piece.

Would you have to check the lash if you where to only change the ring and pinion gears put shims back in same place? My rear end is all new about 2000 miles ago but the 3.73 needs to be replaced with 4.11. Wonder if races and stuff could stay too? Hope I didn't make this sound confusing. Thanks for input

@Tinman2Kustoms

4 жыл бұрын

The races can stay. But with a new ring and pinion you would have to check the lash and pattern, for sure.

A pinion bearing I like $20.°°. It's worth it to have an extra to destroy during setup. If you had gotten a new ring gear would you have used the old bolts?

@Tinman2Kustoms

4 жыл бұрын

The last pinion bearing I bought from O'Reilly was $90... But yes, sometimes it's worth it. And I've also used old bolts for new gears. Sometimes you do what you gotta do to get it done. That's realistic car building.

Nice truck

@Tinman2Kustoms

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks :)

Hey great video. Also in Minnesota myself but reaching out to see if you can give me some pointer. My rear axle in my tahoe has a broken breather vent and was wondering how I can get it out or if the rear end is bad now any help would be great thanks.

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

Dillon Nelson breather vent just keeps excess pressure out of the rear end. Figure out a way to fix it. That's the only thing I can suggest

@dillonnelson5874

6 жыл бұрын

Ok I just trying to figure out how to get old one out.not sure how it works but thanks I'll keep trying.

I like using a magnet on a stick to do that job for fishing them out

That glue type stuff is pft Teflon goop .to seal spline so gear oil can't seap out

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

joseph lacy hmm, I've never seen that on an axle before. You'd think the pinion nut and washer, along with the main seal would be enough. Always has been for me in the past anyways!

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

Good to know though

ok pressing the race in on the bearings was wrong after you break the bearings apart use the inner race its exactly the same size as the old one it will seat it perfectly and as for the shims on the pinion gear it was way to far in you definitely needed to shim the pinion out more. How long did it last?

@quickgearshifter2719

5 жыл бұрын

I learned years ago that the only way to make sure the gear would last is to buy a pinion depth gauge and set it within one thousandth of the spec stamped on the face of the pinion.

@donaldsharpless1746

5 жыл бұрын

Yep, that wear pattern on the pinion wasn't good. Pinion was way to far in. I was wondering the same thing when he said time to button it up and add fluid and we're done. I said to myself, uhhhhhhh, noooo! LOL!

I got a 01 silverado with the gt4. 3.73 ratio...is it 8 bolt ten inch...is this the exact vid I need to rebuild my rear end lol

A tip Save the old pinion bearing if possable, then hone the i.d. a few thou oversize to make a set-up bearing that slides on and off easily. This makes shimming the pinion a piece of cake.

@wayne007nz

2 жыл бұрын

what about the wear on the old bearing, could be pretty worn

Hey you bought a tailgate from me for your C10 many years ago. I need some help with converting my light truck 12 bolt. I need advice.

my fill plug is seized in my rear end. I took the cover off drained oil. do u think it will catch fire if I heat drain plug up with a torch. I sprayed inside with gunk to get some old oil out, but gunk is petroleum based. I really dont want to spray water on the gears.

@Tinman2Kustoms

6 жыл бұрын

texas tough won't start on fire. That's what I'd recommend, using a torch to heat around the plugs so it expands some and let's the threads lose

The stuff on the splines on the pinion is pipe dope its supposed to be there to seal between the splines

@Tinman2Kustoms

4 жыл бұрын

That's interesting/dumb lol that's what a pinion seal is for!

@thegrapest14

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tinman2Kustoms it seals between the splines so the oil can't come out between the yoke and the pinion, the seal only seals the outside of the yoke.

@Tinman2Kustoms

4 жыл бұрын

@@thegrapest14 yeah I get that, but what's the point of keeping it from going past the pinion as long as it doesn't come out the seal? Lol

@thegrapest14

4 жыл бұрын

@@Tinman2Kustoms It can come underneath the nut that holds the pinion on without coming around the seal

This was pretty good. I kept wondering where are you going to work on that car in front of your C10? I'm curious to see what you can do that idn't ratty, and gross.

@Tinman2Kustoms

7 жыл бұрын

Justin Johnston lol I can do anything from show quality to nasty rat. I just prefer the ratty ones because they show more character. the 1940 Chevy has been an ongoing project in spare time for my mom

@justinjohnston8704

7 жыл бұрын

I wasn't saying you can't. I'm saying let's see it. I get the spare time project part. Rats just look unfinished, you spend so much timeaking things perfect then just leave the body to rust away into dirt.

@Tinman2Kustoms

7 жыл бұрын

Justin Johnston that's not true all the time! all of my rats are usually painted in a way that just makes them look old and rusty but actually aren't rusty. it depends on the rat though. I personally hate paint because then the truck/car is too much of a worry when you're actually driving it and using it like you're supposed to

@justinjohnston8704

7 жыл бұрын

I get that. I guess I'm tired of rats. I'll ask you this, would you drive one everyday to work and back like most drive thier newer cars that I see on the interstate? They look like a hand full, and a bit of a pain. On a nicely done vehicle if it gets a rock chip or something isn't that charecter from use, and enjoyment of that use? I'm all about a nicely done daily driver. Something comfy, powerful, and a head turner. I just see rats and thank god I don't have to drive it, they don't look drivable. Hop in and drive accross the country on a metal seat with thin foam in a loud ass thing? No thanks. I'm going to see if I can't find a url of one dor sale around me, and give you an idea of what I'm talking about.

@justinjohnston8704

7 жыл бұрын

m.facebook.com This is what I'm talking about.

That coughing fit at the end 🤣

@Tinman2Kustoms

3 жыл бұрын

It's the RONA!!! Lmao 🤣

what is the torque spec on bearing caps

How do I figure out what the torque is for The Gap bolts on a 1989 K5 Blazer

He put the pinion adjustment on the back burner by using the torch to get everyone's attention . Im curious to see how he held the pinion from rotating while crushing the sleeve. That's the part of the video i was waiting for .

@Tinman2Kustoms

5 жыл бұрын

With a big pipe wrench.

@Tinman2Kustoms

5 жыл бұрын

You can also buy a tool just for doing that from summit racing. Or make one. All sorts of ways to do it.

So what type of gear oil did you use?