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It all started out with Leaky axle seal in the 8.8. Stupid retaining pin bolt snapped and now I’m preparing to cut the carrier (after exhausting all efforts including special tool) so I can replace the bearings and seals. New to me carrier will be going in with 4.10 gears hopefully in the near...

Any excuse to buy a new tool! Good advice on having a knowledgeable friend accompany me is a great idea. I’ll have to make one of those lol

That was very informative and exactly what I was looking for. Thank you BKennedy!

Is there a particular verbiage I should look for when shopping for gears other than ‘reverse’

I am going to be regearing my rear 8.8 to 4.10 and just realized that i need to do the front Dana 35 as well. Problem is I am a bit confused about the 'reverse' aspect I keep reading about. I have never done a regear (front or rear) but this car is a project so I am not under the gun and willing...

Whelp, I decided that since the carrier hates me and has to be destroyed/replaced any how that I'd regear. I got a used carrier with 4.10 gears on the way and to be honest I am kind of intimidated on doing the swap. First thing to do is pull the axle I suppose. Thankfully I have this site to...

That did not pull up on mine. Guess I plans tomorrow morning lol

I didn’t have luck locally. I have managed to locate replacements online but I am doing a final Hail Mary pass this weekend. I ordered the special tool and if it doesn’t work, I’ll go medieval on the carrier lol

That idea has been tossed around. I need to see if they have any near me

Whelp, the drama continues. Now I’m towing with the idea of hacking up the carrier and getting a locker…

I didn’t think about that. I think I will look into it. I think the only part still holding is the tail end of that bolt. Maybe I could try a tiny strong magnet?

I’ve begun to think drilling out the top portion of the top big pin to get to the point of being able to remove the pin bolt thing. I tried to get a bit started but it was a no go

Unfortunately the unit is still installed in the rig. I’ve been avoiding pulling the axle

I’ve drilled out the broken bolt section and my extractor won’t bite the remaining portion. But the interesting part is the fact I can see the drill bit has gone into the pin. I guess my only choice now is to try and drill out the pin to where I can clear the remaining bolt pieces. Anyone have a...

Just realized the damn lock bolt broke off about half way. Now I have to remove a half broken bolt in a rearend that’s installed…

I managed to get the bolt out with a tight fitting short socket but now the big center pin is not budging. I tried persuading it from the top to no avail. On the YT video I watched it came out w a strong magnet, I don’t have one of those lol. Ideas?

Head is stripped and was to begin with. My 8mm socket got a lil bite but no dice. Leaving shortly to go buy an extractor set. Fingers crossed

I’m in a pickle. Went to go do axle bearings and seals and the bolt that keeps the retaining pin for my rear axle shafts is stuck and was stripped. Need tips/tricks!!! Please help TIA