Novak Conversions Jeep Wrangler TJ radiator

Ring gear holes don’t line up

delawarejake

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Hoping for some advice here, dropped the ring gear onto my new carrier and the bolt holes are misaligned and I couldn’t adjust the ring gear before it cooled. Any tips on removing and readjusting ring gear?
 
Can you just hit it with a punch or something on the flat part next to the holes? You shouldn't really need to hit it all that hard. Go in circles so you don't get it wedged
 
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Kids, Do it with a press.

You cheapen your cheapness to the Nth degree.

Buy a press. $200 at HF!

How much does 3rd degree burns cost.

Buy a press.
 
Arm chair heroes show up. Some, Living in mom's basement. They don't know sh!#.

Do it right. Period.

Go to any pro diff shop. Watch it happen.

If you want to DIY it, you can. 100 %. But don't say it's easy. It is not. If your intelligence or education is not past 10th grade. Hire a pro. Otherwise, with the internet and the right tools and a good mind. You Can do it.

The holes not lining up, after placement.
Nothing left to say. Except, to moms kid in the basement, don't encourage mistakes.
 
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Arm chair heroes show up. Some, Living in mom's basement. They don't know sh!#.

Do it right. Period.

Go to any pro diff shop. Watch it happen.

If you want to DIY it, you can. 100 %. But don't say it's easy. It is not. If your intelligence or education is not past 10th grade. Hire a pro. Otherwise, with the internet and the right tools and a good mind. You Can do it.

The holes not lining up, after placement.
Nothing left to say. Except, to moms kid in the basement, don't encourage mistakes.

Seeking @retardfinder........ found one...
 
Installed a ring gear this evening all by hand, no heat and no press. I don’t know why anyone would need a press to install a ring gear. The heat I can understand but I’m too lazy to do that.

If OP is doing gear work, he probably has a press or he at least should have access to one. Doesn’t mean he needs it to install a ring gear though.

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Ah, go forth. Then. Be the man.

Ignore the knowledge and wisdom from all those from the past. From the professional techs, And from the DIY guys who did it before you were born.

Be the DIY guy. Like you might be now. Ignore experience. Ignore wisdom. Ignore education. You are gods in your world.

When the rent comes due, call your mom. She might be able to help you. Or Just give you another month free rent.

Pitifull.

Enjoy your free Mac and Cheese from mom.
 
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