Hey I want to really think you for the video you posted about that just the bar DIY and all the information you provided you’re awesome man many blessings to you and your family keep on having great videos very appreciate it Kano from North Carolina👍👍🙏🏻
this is an awesome DIY Tool... I made one change in the outward end where the socket fits...instead of the second 1/2x1 i used a 1/2 Tee this allows me to insert a bar to make use of the leverage. and most of us do not have a 35mm socket... great series of videos!!!!
Yo man just wanted to say THANK YOU for making this video and sharing your knowledge! My Dad and I are rebuilding the rear end in his 2011 Ram and without your advice on building a tool for this job we'd still be shaking our heads and swearing under our breath. MANY THANKS BROTHER MAN 🤙🏻
Thank you for taking the time to prepare and publish this great instructional video. A differential repair is something I have always considered to be beyond my skill (and tool!) set level. I'll be doing my 2005 Ram as soon as I can get my current project out of the bay. Excellent job on the entire production!
Sir, Just want to give a huge thanks to you for this information and your tool creativity. I was completely at a loss as to why my chunk would not slide completely out of its housing when I attempted to replace the inner pinion bearing on my Dodge Dakota (2005). This was the only video I saw that indicated that the pre-load rings could be loosened to make removal of the existing chunk much easier rather than trying to force it out by prying. And then, after a reinstall of the pinion and chunk, to load the bearings as well. Great help and a profound thanks. Will be looking your videos with more interest for sure.
I saw your video last year. I made one of those tools. It worked great. Only different thing I did was I found a thick big washer where the ID was a bit larger than the pipe, and OD was larger than the hex head. Welded washer & adaptor at same time. Took grinder & turned the washer OD down to fit past berrings and seal. Worked great. Thanks for sharing and bestowing the inspiration.
Great video!!! I made this tool (7/20/21) and it worked perfect for me. I am not handy with welding so I wasn't able to tack-weld any washers or nuts onto the tool to prevent it from entering too far, but as long as I was careful, I didn't need it. One thing I did was mark my wheel hub and the tool at the same location and then I was able to count the rotations of the tool and the adjuster. This way I was able to loosen the adjuster 3 rotations which was just far enough to remove the carrier bearings and ring gear without the adjuster coming completely off? Hopefully when I go to re-install the bearings and ring gear I can rotate 3 times on each side and I will be close to spec. on my backlash? Thanks for the video, it made this chaotic job a lot easier, cheaper, and less time consuming!!!
I just want to say thank you for putting this video out really helped me out of a bind, The only thing I did differently was to use a Junk 1/2 inch socket that I sacrificed and welded to the other end so I could use my Ratchet and torque wrench to preload the bearings. Works perfectly...
I've seen the other video series on differential bearings replacement. This video was hard to find. Great video. I would suggest making this video 2 in the series. Just my opinion. Thanks for the videos.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm replacing the bearings in my 88 b-350 van & was trying to figure out a way to do this. A few upgrades I made. 1) put a lot of red loctite on the threads before installing the bushing on the pipe. Prevents the pipe from backing off when loosening the nut. 2) I used a large 5/8" flat washer just behind the pipe bushing to do the same thing your small washers did. You will have to ream the Id of the washer a bit w/ a burr grinder. I welded the washer to the pipe. Then you need to grind the OD of the washer to fit through the axle bearing. 3) I used a short 1/2" drive extension & drove it into the end of the pipe then welded it in place. Seems to work just fine. The exact size of the hex on the internal nut is 1 7/16". Another note: try to get a bushing that is black pipe, not galvanized. The Lowe's store I went to was out of the black pipe type & I had to use a galvanized one. With the galvanized unit you will have to file the hex end to fit.
THANKS I went to Lowes and found and bought the 3 parts in less than 10 minutes, JUST OVER 12.00!! . used mine without any welding as well. Thanks AGAIN!!!
Thanks man, I'm getting ready to put a locker in my truck. I'm new to working on my own vehicle but and getting along pretty good. I just changed my seals and bearings. This helped me a ton thanks again
I just wanted to say "Thank you" for the video's. I just finished the break-in drive after replacing the pinion bearing. So far so good on the repair. I appreciate your video series. It made all the difference.
Your design is better than my design turned out. I wish I would have seen your video first. I had a 3ft piece of square tubing that I welded my old pinion nut to one end of. The other end, I slotted and tapered so it fit into the adjuster. My design only had four points of contact on the adjuster. I worked fine but next time I will do this.
wish u were here to do mine i put my car in a garage one time and they done other things and i came out with a hefty bill since then i always been the type to do all my work and i have always been able to get it done i have gotten cancer and also live in town now and no garage on a hill ect can't see my self getting in this project i have had my share of installing motors and tranny's ect but now i rather not mess with it anymore especially the one i drive nice videos and real good job on that tool we learn to find a way and work with what we got some them tools prices are crazy
Great video Sir!!! Im gonna make two of them so I don't have to pull them in and out each side. My pinion and limit/slip on my 02 dakota are done. We'll see what the carriers look like. Extremely helpful videos. Ill definitely be checking your channel anytime I start a job I've never done before.
Excellent DIY tool, I think I'll make one myself. I see what you mean about tacking the nut in place. It would be an irritation to lose that nut down the axle tube.
Just finished the axle 9.25 Dodge Ram 1500. Stuck a 16mm 1/2" drive socket into a nut that measured 36mm on the outside and welded them 2 together (borrowed neighbors welder). Stuck a few inter locking extensions together from Harbor Freight. Works amazing and fits in my tool box! ALSO ON THE DODGE RAM 1500, RING GEAR BOLTS ARE LEFT HAND THREAD! Had to replace the Tone Gear, as it got damaged from spider gear stripping and imploding. Tone Gear controls: Speed control, Speedometer and ABS brakes. By the way you can use an impact wrench with "Lefty Loosey" on. This strips off all the threads and snaps a few of the 12 Ring Gear bolts ; )
Stripping and imploding? I'm hearing some noise back there and the yoke is hot to the touch, what um happens um when it implodes what are the symptoms? if youd be so kind....
The tool works Awesome! I don't own any sockets bigger then 32mm so I used a 1x1/2 fitting for the adjuster side and a 3/4x1/2 fitting on the wrench side, which fits 30mm socket perfect.
Great idea you have there sir only thing is I wish I had made two tools. Less stressful, quicker, cheap enough to make. I used a smaller hex on the outer end.
awesome!! THANKS.. 2 days ago I check the rear end in my truck...pinion bearings loose..oh no... this will help in putting it back together.. I used a 1"x3/4" since I have the 3/4" pipe..I do have the 36mm socket already from my days of working on VW's the vintage ones..like 1966 models..its the axle nut size.. now it figure out how to measure the backlash with the stuff I have???
that works great, although I had to knock the second nut of mine because it wouldn't go past my axle bearing. FYI, if you don't have a race driver big enough you can turn the old race into a driver by welding some metal across the backside and a tube/rod to act as a handle
excellent video thanks for info to make tool only. thing I did different was at ratchet end I tacked old worn-out deep well 1\2 inch drive socket to it so ratchet hook's straight to pipe
the black pipe bushing that I found would not fit into a 36mm Socket. I found the bushing at Menards. Maybe the bushings are different depending on vendor. Where did you buy your bushing? I did have the 1. 1/2, but the hex nut is larger than 36mm.
Only video I seen that shows this so many don't know what there doing lol Jeep grand Cherokee has that adjustment nut friend made a tool we have done sevrel of them you know what your doing
Your videos are very well done and very informative. Am curious, what brand of welder are you using there? Wire size? Flux core or shielding gas? Thanks. Jerry.
We made one today, and brazed the ends on (I don't own a welder), and for not touching a torch in 45 years it came out pretty good. The tool worked just fine as well. Thanks so much!
Normally I don't reply but since this is a safety issue and is likely that this has been in the mind of some viewers I want everyone to know that the parts washer is empty, ( no solvent in it ). Hopefully viewers that have used solvent tanks/parts washers know that liquid is flamable and know better than weld on top of it!!.
Great videos, but how about a disclaimer saying that you will be welding, and NOT to look at the screen during the welding process.. it still damages the eyes even in a video. At least I knew not to look, but you have rookies out there that do not know not to look...
Excellent idea. If you had to buy the tool from a supplier I’m sure it would be at least fifty dollars or more. Pure wizardry👍
Hey I want to really think you for the video you posted about that just the bar DIY and all the information you provided you’re awesome man many blessings to you and your family keep on having great videos very appreciate it Kano from North Carolina👍👍🙏🏻
this is an awesome DIY Tool... I made one change in the outward end where the socket fits...instead of the second 1/2x1 i used a 1/2 Tee this allows me to insert a bar to make use of the leverage. and most of us do not have a 35mm socket... great series of videos!!!!
You Sir, are the man! What else can be said other than god bless for helping me fix my wife's truck!
Yo man just wanted to say THANK YOU for making this video and sharing your knowledge! My Dad and I are rebuilding the rear end in his 2011 Ram and without your advice on building a tool for this job we'd still be shaking our heads and swearing under our breath.
MANY THANKS BROTHER MAN 🤙🏻
Thank you for taking the time to prepare and publish this great instructional video.
A differential repair is something I have always considered to be beyond my skill (and tool!) set level. I'll be doing my 2005 Ram as soon as I can get my current project out of the bay. Excellent job on the entire production!
Sir, Just want to give a huge thanks to you for this information and your tool creativity. I was completely at a loss as to why my chunk would not slide completely out of its housing when I attempted to replace the inner pinion bearing on my Dodge Dakota (2005). This was the only video I saw that indicated that the pre-load rings could be loosened to make removal of the existing chunk much easier rather than trying to force it out by prying. And then, after a reinstall of the pinion and chunk, to load the bearings as well. Great help and a profound thanks. Will be looking your videos with more interest for sure.
The ingenuity is outstanding! This is why real mechanics rock!
Thanks,made the tool and worked great,good job,you got a new subscriber
I saw your video last year. I made one of those tools. It worked great.
Only different thing I did was I found a thick big washer where the ID was a bit larger than the pipe, and OD was larger than the hex head. Welded washer & adaptor at same time. Took grinder & turned the washer OD down to fit past berrings and seal. Worked great.
Thanks for sharing and bestowing the inspiration.
Great video!!! I made this tool (7/20/21) and it worked perfect for me. I am not handy with welding so I wasn't able to tack-weld any washers or nuts onto the tool to prevent it from entering too far, but as long as I was careful, I didn't need it. One thing I did was mark my wheel hub and the tool at the same location and then I was able to count the rotations of the tool and the adjuster. This way I was able to loosen the adjuster 3 rotations which was just far enough to remove the carrier bearings and ring gear without the adjuster coming completely off? Hopefully when I go to re-install the bearings and ring gear I can rotate 3 times on each side and I will be close to spec. on my backlash? Thanks for the video, it made this chaotic job a lot easier, cheaper, and less time consuming!!!
Great job with the three videos I watched regarding repair of dodge rear end.
I just want to say thank you for putting this video out really helped me out of a bind, The only thing I did differently was to use a Junk 1/2 inch socket that I sacrificed and welded to the other end so I could use my Ratchet and torque wrench to preload the bearings. Works perfectly...
I've seen the other video series on differential bearings replacement. This video was hard to find. Great video. I would suggest making this video 2 in the series. Just my opinion. Thanks for the videos.
Thank you, thank you, thank you. I'm replacing the bearings in my 88 b-350 van & was trying to figure out a way to do this. A few upgrades I made. 1) put a lot of red loctite on the threads before installing the bushing on the pipe. Prevents the pipe from backing off when loosening the nut. 2) I used a large 5/8" flat washer just behind the pipe bushing to do the same thing your small washers did. You will have to ream the Id of the washer a bit w/ a burr grinder. I welded the washer to the pipe. Then you need to grind the OD of the washer to fit through the axle bearing. 3) I used a short 1/2" drive extension & drove it into the end of the pipe then welded it in place. Seems to work just fine. The exact size of the hex on the internal nut is 1 7/16". Another note: try to get a bushing that is black pipe, not galvanized. The Lowe's store I went to was out of the black pipe type & I had to use a galvanized one. With the galvanized unit you will have to file the hex end to fit.
THANKS I went to Lowes and found and bought the 3 parts in less than 10 minutes, JUST OVER 12.00!! . used mine without any welding as well. Thanks AGAIN!!!
Hi can you post what you bought so I can go buy them thank you
Thanks man, I'm getting ready to put a locker in my truck. I'm new to working on my own vehicle but and getting along pretty good. I just changed my seals and bearings. This helped me a ton thanks again
I just wanted to say "Thank you" for the video's. I just finished the break-in drive after replacing the pinion bearing. So far so good on the repair. I appreciate your video series. It made all the difference.
Your design is better than my design turned out. I wish I would have seen your video first. I had a 3ft piece of square tubing that I welded my old pinion nut to one end of. The other end, I slotted and tapered so it fit into the adjuster. My design only had four points of contact on the adjuster. I worked fine but next time I will do this.
Thank you!! You have no idea how much you helped me tonight!!
I made one and it works great! I filed on the hex head bushing some and bought an OEM bearing adjuster to make sure it fit.
wish u were here to do mine i put my car in a garage one time and they done other things and i came out with a hefty bill since then i always been the type to do all my work and i have always been able to get it done i have gotten cancer and also live in town now and no garage on a hill ect can't see my self getting in this project i have had my share of installing motors and tranny's ect but now i rather not mess with it anymore especially the one i drive nice videos and real good job on that tool we learn to find a way and work with what we got some them tools prices are crazy
THIS WAS THE PERFECT VIDEO .I NEEDED THAT TOOL AND YOU HELPED ME MAKE MY OWN, THANK YOU A MILLION TIMES
well done series of videos without redundant music and red neck comments
thank you so much for your detailed video. changing gears on my son's 2010 Dodge Ram
Great video Sir!!! Im gonna make two of them so I don't have to pull them in and out each side. My pinion and limit/slip on my 02 dakota are done. We'll see what the carriers look like. Extremely helpful videos. Ill definitely be checking your channel anytime I start a job I've never done before.
Hey Just came across your work. Excellent job. Excellent video tutorial.
Excellent DIY tool, I think I'll make one myself. I see what you mean about tacking the nut in place. It would be an irritation to lose that nut down the axle tube.
Great video on instructional repair on the differential. 👍🙂
This idea worked great. Thanks for the differential hack!
Thanks man,just the idea I was looking for,,its 25 bucks but would take a few days,great video appriciate you.
Thank you. I will be needing this to refurbish my trucks differential.
Just finished the axle 9.25 Dodge Ram 1500. Stuck a 16mm 1/2" drive socket into a nut that measured 36mm on the outside and welded them 2 together (borrowed neighbors welder). Stuck a few inter locking extensions together from Harbor Freight. Works amazing and fits in my tool box! ALSO ON THE DODGE RAM 1500, RING GEAR BOLTS ARE LEFT HAND THREAD! Had to replace the Tone Gear, as it got damaged from spider gear stripping and imploding. Tone Gear controls: Speed control, Speedometer and ABS brakes. By the way you can use an impact wrench with "Lefty Loosey" on. This strips off all the threads and snaps a few of the 12 Ring Gear bolts ; )
Stripping and imploding? I'm hearing some noise back there and the yoke is hot to the touch, what um happens um when it implodes what are the symptoms? if youd be so kind....
Thanks very much for this, it's exactly what I needed and I will be making a tool tomorrow.
The tool works Awesome! I don't own any sockets bigger then 32mm so I used a 1x1/2 fitting for the adjuster side and a 3/4x1/2 fitting on the wrench side, which fits 30mm socket perfect.
Nice. Very smart idea bro.
I like it 🤙 I'm going to make
One today. Thank you very much😊
This is a great idea. Thank you for making this video.
Great idea you have there sir only thing is I wish I had made two tools. Less stressful, quicker, cheap enough to make. I used a smaller hex on the outer end.
You sir. are the only help I could find for my rear end installation. Thank you very much . I am now a sub.
I bought my spanner nut wrench from Snap On. I guess they are not used as much as they were 35 years ago? Thanks for the video series.
1 inch hex with a 1/2" female inner a 48" 1/2" threaded pipe, a 1/2" cupler and a 1/2" hex. Perfect 👌
I’m about to do gear swap in 92 ramcharger and wanted you to know make this very too. Thanks for the info. Good video.
I love this very helpful tool hack!! Self sufficiency I love this its creative thinking too!!
I gotta tell ya , Dude ...... That's awesome
awesome!! THANKS.. 2 days ago I check the rear end in my truck...pinion bearings loose..oh no... this will help in putting it back together.. I used a 1"x3/4" since I have the 3/4" pipe..I do have the 36mm socket already from my days of working on VW's the vintage ones..like 1966 models..its the axle nut size..
now it figure out how to measure the backlash with the stuff I have???
thanks a MILLION,your videos are awesome!
Dudeee you just saved my life thank you 🙏🏼
Why is my cross pin in rear slip diff. Not coming out on 07 dodge ram big horn
I built one using a 36mm socket as a guide. It will not fit into the adjuster. Do I need to cut the threaded part off? I used 3/4 pipe
This helps with the removal of the carrier for the dodge ram 1500 ?
I built one just like it and it will not fit my 2004 1500 4x4 4 door. Any suggestions?
Very well done sir!
Might I recommend an auto darkening welding hood.
Awesome. I want to know if i can use the same tool on a 2005 ram1500.
Your a life saver thanks a lot!!!!
Thanks for this! Made one today.
that works great, although I had to knock the second nut of mine because it wouldn't go past my axle bearing. FYI, if you don't have a race driver big enough you can turn the old race into a driver by welding some metal across the backside and a tube/rod to act as a handle
Very good video and tool! My question is will it also work on the newer models? I have a 2008 Ram and may be having to do this job on it.
Yes it will. Same design differential.
You Rock Man! Thanks a million!
excellent video thanks for info to make tool only. thing I did different was at ratchet end I tacked old worn-out deep well 1\2 inch drive socket to it so ratchet hook's straight to pipe
then u don't have to buy the 36mm socket.
Nice thinking!
Is that 1 1/2 bushing to 1/2 pipe???
Nice. Thanks for sharing.
the black pipe bushing that I found would not fit into a 36mm Socket. I found the bushing at Menards. Maybe the bushings are different depending on vendor. Where did you buy your bushing? I did have the 1. 1/2, but the hex nut is larger than 36mm.
Can u post the material list. Tnks
will this work on a 3500 ram
Do the adjusters have a torque spec?
Will this work for Dodge Durango?
Great tool and video, thanks.
How tight do you need to Adjust ?
Only video I seen that shows this so many don't know what there doing lol Jeep grand Cherokee has that adjustment nut friend made a tool we have done sevrel of them you know what your doing
nice job, thank you
Thanks so much I need this tool
Thanks . That's a big help
Does anyone know if it would be the same size for a 2003 dodge 3500 dual wheel?
I believe if it's a 9.25 differential on your 3500 the nut for the tool should be the same
Great idea. Thanks!
Your videos are very well done and very informative. Am curious, what brand of welder are you using there? Wire size? Flux core or shielding gas? Thanks. Jerry.
1x 1/2 or 1& 1/2x 1/2?
that would be 1 inch outside and 1\2 inch inside
Thats Awesome Bud Thanks !!~!~
Awesome Job
very good video thanks
Great tip to know
Thank you
Great job
Well done
Great share, thanks!
Brilliant - thanks.
great video
You can take HCL acid and clean off the galvanizing
You are a boss!
nice you are the man
Nice Tool...
Genius!
We made one today, and brazed the ends on (I don't own a welder), and for not touching a torch in 45 years it came out pretty good. The tool worked just fine as well. Thanks so much!
awsome!
Great vid but whats up with the captions lol
Good 😅
Funny how owning a Dodge/Mopar introduces a guy to so many people with matter between the ear holes.
thank you sir
I'd be more careful about welding on top of a parts washer!!! Tool works great though.
Normally I don't reply but since this is a safety issue and is likely that this has been in the mind of some viewers I want everyone to know that the parts washer is empty, ( no solvent in it ). Hopefully viewers that have used solvent tanks/parts washers know that liquid is flamable and know better than weld on top of it!!.
Are you welding on top of the parts washer!!!
Andy Smith parts washer/welding table!
Great videos, but how about a disclaimer saying that you will be welding, and NOT to look at the screen during the welding process.. it still damages the eyes even in a video. At least I knew not to look, but you have rookies out there that do not know not to look...
Land Shark that is pure foolishness! Where did you hear that? You've been badly misinformed.
No. It does not!!!!
The dum is stronk wit dis guy...😂don't look at welding on a screen...😂
thanks for this, awesome and creative