Where are the axle gurus?

[Omgbecki]

Ok guys I really need you help. I'm trying to find a decent deal on installing a locker into my jeep. I'm trying to get it done for a trail next month but funds are a little tight and not to sure if I can find a place that will even install it for me due to legality issues.

Here's the story, I tried to get a spartan locker installed a little while ago but it wouldn't happen do to having the stock trac loc. Now I have located a open case with a spartan installed already that I'm picking up today.

If I can't get the physical help can I at least get some insight on the job? I know typically locker and gear setups are difficult but am I to have all those issues since I'm not changing gears? In my mind it's played out that I just slide the axle shafts out, pull the carrier, take off the ring gear transfer to the new case and reinstall everything. I'm sure I'm wrong but, HELP... Thanks.

 

[UFAB]

First make sure the carrier is the same size for you gear ratio, example 4:56 and below gears.

Second, carrier bearing shims can be preesed on before the bearing or external with a thick shim. If the shims are pressed on first before the bearing, that can make a fun time pulling bearings. Every carrier is slightely different on width.

Back lash setup and you should be good.

 

[TJDukit]

What legality issues are there?

 

[Omgbecki]

What legality issues are there?

Typically places won't install if you didn't buy from them.

 

[TJDukit]

I know six states in ogden will do the install. I did have a bad experience the last time I had work done there but the will even warranty their work on the parts you have.

With all the problems I had with them they still fixed it at no extra charge to me. I want to say the labor on a carrier install was $250 plus parts. The would want a master install kit in order to guaranty their work though.

 

[Bear T]

Call Dusty @ Sexton Offroad, he can probably get it done quick and cheap for you.
www.sextonoffroad.com

 

[Chevycrew]

Carl, or "I lean" on here as well.

Its who I trust with my stuff.

 

[Omgbecki]

Thanks for the info guys. Really appreciate it

 

[littlyota]

The amount of work is exactly the same as changing gears. No two carriers are the same. It will have to be completely re-installed.

 

[spaggyroe]

Carl, or "I lean" on here as well.

Its who I trust with my stuff.

X2.

 

[bobdog]

The amount of work is exactly the same as changing gears. No two carriers are the same. It will have to be completely re-installed.

No, pinion depth should not change making it much easier than a new gear install.

 

[Jinx]

Carl (I lean), Carl (Team Fred), Dusty...

All seem to do good work...

 

[Cascadia]

Contact Nate (n8rb8r). He's done some great work for me and always cuts me a deal.

 

[Omgbecki]

Thanks for the info guys. I was able to get a hold of Carl (I lean)

I didn't even think about nate I have his number but hey, the more the merrier