DefcoL Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Had one too many diffs fail me recently........... So was thinking to buy the ARB and build it up myself... aRRrr but a word of caution smacked me in the head It reminded me that is better to ask and be safe. So how difficult is it ? are there any step by step threads? any links to a "HOW TO" page? ANYone got any sound advise born of personal experiance? surely it cant be that difficult................Can it? Please let me know befor I bu£$er it up Tahanks Defcol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishbosh Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 [whisper mode] there was a thread on this just recently[/whisper] Can't remember what the outcome was though - I paid a nice man £75 extra and he did it for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiWhite Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 D-90.com Install is fairly simple, all you need is a dial test indicator to sort the backlash. Make sure you use something other than loctite to hold the bolts in - a few have worked loose, mine included. You can get clever ratcheting washers that Tony Cordell was planning to get IIRC..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest WALFY Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 D-90.comInstall is fairly simple, all you need is a dial test indicator to sort the backlash. Make sure you use something other than loctite to hold the bolts in - a few have worked loose, mine included. You can get clever ratcheting washers that Tony Cordell was planning to get IIRC..... When mine were fitted the bloke did it by feel. No problems in the 3yrs that I've had them fitted. Just get someone who knows what they are doing to do it for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 When mine were fitted the bloke did it by feel. No problems in the 3yrs that I've had them fitted. Just get someone who knows what they are doing to do it for you. Are we still talking about ARB lockers here Walfy! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 tech archive has lots of info Lawrence PS I have the washers it is the slightly longer bolts that are the issue at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizla 1 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 There was some secondhand ones on the AWDC web page a while ago - if that any help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizla 1 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 looks like they have aready sold Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon White Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 I prefer to set them up by hand. I've tried using the dial gauge in the past and its hopeless. I also always blue up the teeth and adjust according to the patterns they leave. So long as yo dont disturb the pinion shaft or pinion bearings then there is no need to adjust the shimming, which makes life alot easier. Otherwise re-shimming them correctly is a PITA. Jon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefcoL Posted November 27, 2007 Author Share Posted November 27, 2007 [whisper mode] there was a thread on this just recently[/whisper]Can't remember what the outcome was though - I paid a nice man £75 extra and he did it for me laugh.gif Thanks bish D-90.comInstall is fairly simple, all you need is a dial test indicator to sort the backlash. Make sure you use something other than loctite to hold the bolts in - a few have worked loose, mine included. You can get clever ratcheting washers that Tony Cordell was planning to get IIRC..... Thanks for the link.... Fairly simple did you say,,, was talking o a mate who said back lash should be set at 4mm.. dont see that as a problem. tech archive has lots of info LawrencePS I have the washers it is the slightly longer bolts that are the issue at the moment Tony again , thanks for the link Tony....... Washers N bolts should be no prob but I understand the bearing numbers might be as this is a D1 24 spline something about sleeves I think? Any one know the correct ones? There was some secondhand ones on the AWDC web page a while ago - if that any help good idea but how do you check the condition and how easy are they to recondition? I prefer to set them up by hand. I've tried using the dial gauge in the past and its hopeless.I also always blue up the teeth and adjust according to the patterns they leave. So long as yo don't disturb the pinion shaft or pinion bearings then there is no need to adjust the shimming, which makes life alot easier. Otherwise re-shimming them correctly is a PITA. Jon mmmmm...... the Pinion is slightly scared/dented so might have to replace that. have found supplier @ £450+ the dreaded, but I will get that back so seems a good price Anyone know of any cheaper? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white90 Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Recheck your mates backlash figure! as is should be: 0.10-0.17mm ring gear bolts torque setting=43ft/lb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefcoL Posted November 28, 2007 Author Share Posted November 28, 2007 Recheck your mates backlash figure!as is should be: 0.10-0.17mm ring gear bolts torque setting=43ft/lb OOOPS-----Sorry tony... realy dont know why I put 4MM.... I meant 4thou Thanks for the torque setting Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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