Setting up Gears by ZUK

[Anathollo]

Reviving this old thread because it looks to have some excellent information. I just bought 4.56 nitro gears front n rear for my 2010 Taco along with the tools to do the job myself. I have an 8.4" third, 8" elocker third, and an 8" front clamshell to play with as well. Once I get proficient at setting up gears and do my own with great success, I will offer my services to others. Oh and pics, cuz who doesn't like evidence.

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Nice! @taco4x4rar is the man to ask about gearing and axles if you have any questions.

 

[Texoma]

Nice! @taco4x4rar is the man to ask about gearing and axles if you have any questions.

I will def keep that in mind. Thank you.

 

[taco4x4rar]

Never done an IFS clamshell, not sure how you could accurately check backlash in one. Also don't remember how the pinion shims work on the yota thirds if they go under the pinion bearing or the race like the dana axles. But I would highly recommend getting some NEW setup bearings or races for the pinion, even with that clam style puller the bearings can only be pressed on and off so many times before they are junked. Also use solid collar spacers instead of the crush sleeves it's more tedious to set the preload but makes it much easier to swap yokes and pinion seals.

 

[Texoma]

Never done an IFS clamshell, not sure how you could accurately check backlash in one. Also don't remember how the pinion shims work on the yota thirds if they go under the pinion bearing or the race like the dana axles. But I would highly recommend getting some NEW setup bearings or races for the pinion, even with that clam style puller the bearings can only be pressed on and off so many times before they are junked. Also use solid collar spacers instead of the crush sleeves it's more tedious to set the preload but makes it much easier to swap yokes and pinion seals.

I appreciate the pro tips. I've got the solid spacer for the rear, but opted not to for the front since it's pretty well protected from Rock bashing. I was thinking of taking my old bearings to use as set up bearings, not sure if it's a great idea since they're worn. I'm gonna tear down and reassemble the ones I have on the bench before I dig in to mine for some practice.

 

[taco4x4rar]

Use new bearings/races for set up you'll thank yourself in the long run.

 

[Texoma]

Shit got real. Pulled the diff last night after work so that this morn I can get a fresh start full of coffee and bacon, cheese, gauc, n salsa omelet.

 

[TacoXpo]

love me some 8.4

 

[Texoma]

love me some 8.4

So far so good, I am stuck trying to figure out how to get the large pinion bearing race out of the housing without damaging it.

 

[TacoXpo]

So far so good, I am stuck trying to figure out how to get the large pinion bearing race out of the housing without damaging it.

And that is the reason why I don't really like doing our wheel bearings or building 3 members. The guys that do it all the time have make special jigs and fixtures to make it easy peazy.

 

[taco4x4rar]

So far so good, I am stuck trying to figure out how to get the large pinion bearing race out of the housing without damaging it.

Use a brass punch or drift and slowly work it out.

 

[Texoma]

Use a brass punch or drift and slowly work it out.

I got it out after manning up and hitting it a little harder with the hammer n punch. This job went well yesterday. I got backlash set first try, and pinion depth in the acceptable range first try. Pinion bearing pre load took a few attempts, but luckily I used a solid spacer instead of a crush sleeve. Got everything back together and test drove, truck has its power back now. Dropped the front diff out and got it disassembled last night, gonna get that done today, hopefully with the same success.

 

[tx_shooter]

Impressive results. Gears is one of the few things on my Toyota I have not wanted to try.

 

[taco4x4rar]

Impressive results. Gears is one of the few things on my Toyota I have not wanted to try.

Eh they're not too bad just tedious.

 

[Texoma]

Thank you, tedious indeed, but I think I grasp the concept behind everything involved fairly well.

 

[TacoXpo]

I am certain you don't care but the only thing I would change is to dump the gasket and use the Expensive Stuff - ooops, I meant, Right Stuff.

 

[SamSter0077]

I wish I had an 8.4... ZUK’s 8” Toyota 4.88 is still going strong for me, although I point for the less bouncy rocks now.

 

[Silverback]

Going 8.4 was the best upgrade I ever did.

 

[SamSter0077]

Going 8.4 was the best upgrade I ever did.

that is where it is at on the Tacoma’s. The first time I blew up my 8”, Todd handed me one of his old 8.4s... made me cry I could use it...

 

[balakay]

I wish I had an 8.4... ZUK’s 8” Toyota 4.88 is still going strong for me, although I point for the less bouncy rocks now.

Yeah, that asphalt is pretty smooth, isn't it?

 

[SamSter0077]

Yeah, that asphalt is pretty smooth, isn't it?

Ow, roasted. And get my tires are getting destroyed on. The pavement. That locker is not asphalt friendly.