How to: 4.10 install and differential overhaul
12-26-2010, 12:14 AM
#21
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12-26-2010, 03:48 AM
#22
The Paranoid One
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Texas
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Wow.
Are you considering a future in cars?
If you did this successfully at your age with no help from experienced mech's all I can say about that is WOW.
Professional shops sometimes have trouble with these cars on gear swaps and for a first timer to do it with no problems is amazing, and for a 17 year old to do it is ASTONISHING to me.
I'm almost 34 and there's NO friggin' way I would attempt this.
Either you have some major money and don't have to worry about the cost of replacing things, or you have some brass ***** on you son.
Either way, bravo and hats off to you.
GREAT JOB!
On a side note:
I don't recommend ANYONE who is inexperienced with these cars to try this themselves. REALLY. This kid is the exception to the rule it seems.
Are you considering a future in cars?
If you did this successfully at your age with no help from experienced mech's all I can say about that is WOW.
Professional shops sometimes have trouble with these cars on gear swaps and for a first timer to do it with no problems is amazing, and for a 17 year old to do it is ASTONISHING to me.
I'm almost 34 and there's NO friggin' way I would attempt this.
Either you have some major money and don't have to worry about the cost of replacing things, or you have some brass ***** on you son.
Either way, bravo and hats off to you.
GREAT JOB!
On a side note:
I don't recommend ANYONE who is inexperienced with these cars to try this themselves. REALLY. This kid is the exception to the rule it seems.
12-26-2010, 02:57 PM
#23
2nd Gear Member
Join Date: May 2009
Location: FL
Posts: 154
Wow.
Are you considering a future in cars?
If you did this successfully at your age with no help from experienced mech's all I can say about that is WOW.
Professional shops sometimes have trouble with these cars on gear swaps and for a first timer to do it with no problems is amazing, and for a 17 year old to do it is ASTONISHING to me.
I'm almost 34 and there's NO friggin' way I would attempt this.
Either you have some major money and don't have to worry about the cost of replacing things, or you have some brass ***** on you son.
Either way, bravo and hats off to you.
GREAT JOB!
On a side note:
I don't recommend ANYONE who is inexperienced with these cars to try this themselves. REALLY. This kid is the exception to the rule it seems.
Are you considering a future in cars?
If you did this successfully at your age with no help from experienced mech's all I can say about that is WOW.
Professional shops sometimes have trouble with these cars on gear swaps and for a first timer to do it with no problems is amazing, and for a 17 year old to do it is ASTONISHING to me.
I'm almost 34 and there's NO friggin' way I would attempt this.
Either you have some major money and don't have to worry about the cost of replacing things, or you have some brass ***** on you son.
Either way, bravo and hats off to you.
GREAT JOB!
On a side note:
I don't recommend ANYONE who is inexperienced with these cars to try this themselves. REALLY. This kid is the exception to the rule it seems.
Haha, I just noticed this. I want to say to the OP great job on the write up. You took a ton of pictures and put some concise information out there. I wish I had the patients!
That said, I just completed my own install this last week with a friend. It was fairly trouble free, and not as difficult as everyone makes it out to be. Honestly, if you have any sort of mechanical inclination, a little bit of patients, and the right tools and information it is not that hard. I do understand why shops charge so much for it, as it is a bit labor intensive and tedious, but most people would be able to tackle it in my humble opinion.
12-26-2010, 04:07 PM
#24
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Wish I was that mechanically inclined or bright @ 17. Great write-up/job.
With something like this though, I´ll stick to paying a dude. I like knowing how and why anyhow so I still read it, so, good deal.
Cool and kinda sad that a late 30´s short is probably the best explanation as to why and how this actually functions.
With something like this though, I´ll stick to paying a dude. I like knowing how and why anyhow so I still read it, so, good deal.
Cool and kinda sad that a late 30´s short is probably the best explanation as to why and how this actually functions.
Haha, I just noticed this. I want to say to the OP great job on the write up. You took a ton of pictures and put some concise information out there. I wish I had the patients!
That said, I just completed my own install this last week with a friend. It was fairly trouble free, and not as difficult as everyone makes it out to be. Honestly, if you have any sort of mechanical inclination, a little bit of patients, and the right tools and information it is not that hard. I do understand why shops charge so much for it, as it is a bit labor intensive and tedious, but most people would be able to tackle it in my humble opinion.
That said, I just completed my own install this last week with a friend. It was fairly trouble free, and not as difficult as everyone makes it out to be. Honestly, if you have any sort of mechanical inclination, a little bit of patients, and the right tools and information it is not that hard. I do understand why shops charge so much for it, as it is a bit labor intensive and tedious, but most people would be able to tackle it in my humble opinion.
12-27-2010, 12:04 AM
#25
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Join Date: Sep 2009
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Haha, I just noticed this. I want to say to the OP great job on the write up. You took a ton of pictures and put some concise information out there. I wish I had the patients!
That said, I just completed my own install this last week with a friend. It was fairly trouble free, and not as difficult as everyone makes it out to be. Honestly, if you have any sort of mechanical inclination, a little bit of patients, and the right tools and information it is not that hard. I do understand why shops charge so much for it, as it is a bit labor intensive and tedious, but most people would be able to tackle it in my humble opinion.
That said, I just completed my own install this last week with a friend. It was fairly trouble free, and not as difficult as everyone makes it out to be. Honestly, if you have any sort of mechanical inclination, a little bit of patients, and the right tools and information it is not that hard. I do understand why shops charge so much for it, as it is a bit labor intensive and tedious, but most people would be able to tackle it in my humble opinion.
I can't say that I would want to do these installs time and time again, but I enjoyed it for the experience
12-27-2010, 06:34 AM
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12-27-2010, 09:35 PM
#28
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I'm not gonna go knocking any shops, but it wouldn't surprise me. Thats part of the reason I wanted to do this myself. I knew that I would be willing to find a combination of shim swaps to get my backlash to exactly what I want it while the shop mechanic leaves it as close enough and I knew I would care enough to a) check the wear pattern, and b) change the shims if I needed to. things like that make me willing to put forth the time and effort. the learing experience makes me willing too.
01-08-2011, 08:16 PM
#29
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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You're one smart cat, and I feel as dumb as Forrest Gump after looking at all these meticulous illustrations. Ill stick to paying the shop because I am not bright nor patient enough to figure out how something like this goes together. I know how it all works and understand the mechanics, but ill poop my pants as soon as I see all the parts lying on the ground and my . In any event, keep up the good work and thanks for the presentation.
01-16-2011, 07:48 PM
#30
TECH SAVANT
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Saint Augustine, FL
Posts: 10,938
I had not seen this 'til now, VERY nicely done!!!
Get your backside to a good engineering school, this country needs all the engineers we can get and I have no doubt you will shine!
Get your backside to a good engineering school, this country needs all the engineers we can get and I have no doubt you will shine!
Last edited by cliffyk; 01-16-2011 at 07:53 PM.