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Terry, NJ · 05-26-2019, 07:49 PM

I did a rear last year and was advised to err on the side of loose/lower resistance. Much less chance of burning the bearings. I bought my gaskets separately and got a bigger selection. Rear ends are something I don't want to do twice! Buy your self an IR temp gun. It's the best thing for testing for heat. With an ambient temperature today of high 80s and a long uphill climb, I registered 110 F. Yes I still check now and then! I hope you went to at least a 3.54 ratio!
Terry

05-26-2019, 07:49 PM	#3
Terry, NJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Bucks Co, Pa Posts: 3,740	Re: Measuring carrier bearing preload I did a rear last year and was advised to err on the side of loose/lower resistance. Much less chance of burning the bearings. I bought my gaskets separately and got a bigger selection. Rear ends are something I don't want to do twice! Buy your self an IR temp gun. It's the best thing for testing for heat. With an ambient temperature today of high 80s and a long uphill climb, I registered 110 F. Yes I still check now and then! I hope you went to at least a 3.54 ratio! Terry