Help needed I have a 1977 CJ5 jeep with a V8 and stock rear end. The
rear differental failed and was replaced with a spool by previous owner
now I am putting a differental back in to the rear end and could use
any information on installation and set up.

 

Setting up rear ends is a job I think is best left to a pro. There are
too many variable and shims and pretorques involved for most mechanics
to even tackle. It is a specialty.

I feel comfortable rebuilding an engine, but won't touch a rear/front
end except for some seals.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Wiggler wrote:
>
> Help needed I have a 1977 CJ5 jeep with a V8 and stock rear end. The
> rear differental failed and was replaced with a spool by previous owner
> now I am putting a differental back in to the rear end and could use
> any information on installation and set up.

 

Setting up rear ends is a job I think is best left to a pro. There are
too many variable and shims and pretorques involved for most mechanics
to even tackle. It is a specialty.

I feel comfortable rebuilding an engine, but won't touch a rear/front
end except for some seals.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Wiggler wrote:
>
> Help needed I have a 1977 CJ5 jeep with a V8 and stock rear end. The
> rear differental failed and was replaced with a spool by previous owner
> now I am putting a differental back in to the rear end and could use
> any information on installation and set up.

 

Setting up rear ends is a job I think is best left to a pro. There are
too many variable and shims and pretorques involved for most mechanics
to even tackle. It is a specialty.

I feel comfortable rebuilding an engine, but won't touch a rear/front
end except for some seals.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Wiggler wrote:
>
> Help needed I have a 1977 CJ5 jeep with a V8 and stock rear end. The
> rear differental failed and was replaced with a spool by previous owner
> now I am putting a differental back in to the rear end and could use
> any information on installation and set up.

 

A spool gives you an incredible advantage off-road, for that little
squeal going around that ninety degree turn, and less mileage.
http://www.differentials.com/install.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Wiggler wrote:
>
> Help needed I have a 1977 CJ5 jeep with a V8 and stock rear end. The
> rear differental failed and was replaced with a spool by previous owner
> now I am putting a differental back in to the rear end and could use
> any information on installation and set up.

 

A spool gives you an incredible advantage off-road, for that little
squeal going around that ninety degree turn, and less mileage.
http://www.differentials.com/install.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Wiggler wrote:
>
> Help needed I have a 1977 CJ5 jeep with a V8 and stock rear end. The
> rear differental failed and was replaced with a spool by previous owner
> now I am putting a differental back in to the rear end and could use
> any information on installation and set up.

 

A spool gives you an incredible advantage off-road, for that little
squeal going around that ninety degree turn, and less mileage.
http://www.differentials.com/install.html
God Bless America, Bill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

Wiggler wrote:
>
> Help needed I have a 1977 CJ5 jeep with a V8 and stock rear end. The
> rear differental failed and was replaced with a spool by previous owner
> now I am putting a differental back in to the rear end and could use
> any information on installation and set up.

 

I heard of a guy who used a spool and locking hubs in the rear, just kept
one locked and switched every week or so to keep the wear even.

I must say I never saw the jeep nor do I know if this actually works. Just
an idea.

Troy


"Wiggler" <greglurwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1158352915.573853.108020@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Help needed I have a 1977 CJ5 jeep with a V8 and stock rear end. The
> rear differental failed and was replaced with a spool by previous owner
> now I am putting a differental back in to the rear end and could use
> any information on installation and set up.
>

 

I heard of a guy who used a spool and locking hubs in the rear, just kept
one locked and switched every week or so to keep the wear even.

I must say I never saw the jeep nor do I know if this actually works. Just
an idea.

Troy


"Wiggler" <greglurwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1158352915.573853.108020@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Help needed I have a 1977 CJ5 jeep with a V8 and stock rear end. The
> rear differental failed and was replaced with a spool by previous owner
> now I am putting a differental back in to the rear end and could use
> any information on installation and set up.
>

 

I heard of a guy who used a spool and locking hubs in the rear, just kept
one locked and switched every week or so to keep the wear even.

I must say I never saw the jeep nor do I know if this actually works. Just
an idea.

Troy


"Wiggler" <greglurwig@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:1158352915.573853.108020@d34g2000cwd.googlegr oups.com...
> Help needed I have a 1977 CJ5 jeep with a V8 and stock rear end. The
> rear differental failed and was replaced with a spool by previous owner
> now I am putting a differental back in to the rear end and could use
> any information on installation and set up.
>