This isnt about camaros.
I have a 94 1/2ton 4x4 chevy that needs a new ring and pinion. (ring teeth broke). can someone send me a link to help me through this? Will I need special tools, Can it only be done in a machine shop etc? Thanks

 

you need some special tools available from Jegs for like 100 bucks. For my money and time, I would have a good shop do it. it takes hours to set the spacings correctly.

 

you'll need a "special tool" to hold the yoke, dial type in/lbs torque wrench, indicator and base, 2-3 depth mike or pinion setting tool. 0-1 mike or dial caliper, press, and bearing seperator, and puller for carrier bearings. it's not all in the jegs catalog and the price is over 100 dollars.

 

in short summation, you'd probally be money ahead finding a reasonable mechanic and having him do it...

 

...to say the least...
Hey 'Ede' I lost count on how many times we've discussed the cost & tools required to do these rear ends. I think a tech write up is in order...
I'll tell you right off, what looks like a $150 gear swap easily turns into $600 bucks in parts & tools, if not more. That’s of course if the final outcome is a gear set that is properly installed with correct tolerances...Now if you have half the tools already it might be worth it? at least the shop press. Those puppies are heavy, and the shipping is probably freight, which will kill if it's to the front door. Your best bet is to try to purchase one locally...
Don't bother with 'I know a guy, who knows a guy with one' cause I used mine 10 times in an hour, getting it just right. So unless he lives right next door ---

BTW: that yoke holding deal is nothing to laugh at, **ck I gave up jerry rigging one of my own, and used a solid spacer which was *ell to get right... Hey 'Ede' did you say yours is like 5' feet or something

Ron

 

lol yeah ron you're right. once a week or so someone post asking what's involved and what's needed to do it and someone else sits typing the same answers they typed tthe week before. unless you look for reasons to buy tools setting up gear sets isn't the job most people take on at home.