This might be a dumb question but I haven't seen it mentioned anywhere in this thread. What tool is used to hone out the original pinion bearings in order for set-up?

 

A dermal works or a die grinder

 

About to do this myself

 

Great Write up.

 

Thank you!!! i found this a gift from the gods... answer MANY questions

 

Did I miss the update? Can anyone elaborate? Thanks

 

I did my rear install 2 weeks ago, and today I drained the diff for the 500 mile break in. just wanted some opinion's on my pattern before I do my front gears.

here is the patter when I set it up:


these are the pics from today at 500 miles:



Any thoughts? will they survive?

 

This write up is amazing. Huge thanks OP. Anyone more experienced than I care to take a gander at my pattern? D30 front 4.10s.
Coast


Drive

 

Just printed and saved this 18 page gold mine into pdf for use this weekend on my jku ! thanks!!

 

This thread (and one of it's offshoots on a failure) have been
truly remarkable. I think when the time comes I will tackle
the install myself. Not only that but, even though he's not
in my area, I'll be looking to buy from Dave at Northridge4x4.

3.21 to 4.10 on a 2012 JKUS
and lockers, but I'm not yet sure which

Great job, Mr. Dave !