10.25 LSD rebuild

[laserjock]

Contemplating rebuilding the LS in Big Red. I know it’s worn out. Might as well be an open diff. I looked up a couple threads. It seems very similar to the 8.8 I did in my half ton a few years back less the ******* spring clip that damn near killed me when it flew out. No c clips because it’s floating axle. Roll the spider gears out swap in new clutch disks and roll them back in. Am I missing anything?

 

[79jasper]

Iirc, may need a case spreader. (Or use other methods)

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[laserjock]

Carrier shouldnt have to come out I don’t think.

 

[laserjock]

Sorry. Double post.

 

[Thewespaul]

Mike I’ve got the manual for the sterling rebuild that has all the torque specs and tolerances if you want, I can take pictures for ya

 

[laserjock]

In a related matter, does anyone but Yukon make these anymore? Best I’ve found is 144$ through amazon so far.

 

[Thewespaul]

USA standard gear has two part numbers/options for clutch kits

USA16155
USA16011

 

[laserjock]

USA standard gear has two part numbers/options for clutch kits

USA16155
USA16011

I think the second one is correct. Rock auto has them both listed. About the same price as the Yukon set.

 

[Thewespaul]

That’s where I got them, 16011 crosses over to the Yukon kit so that’s gotta be the right one. $144 sounds like a pretty decent price

 

[laserjock]

So looks like the Yukon set from Amazon is a reasonable choice then.

 

[Thewespaul]

Yessir. Don’t forget to soak the clutches in gear oil before install, helps them last longer

 

[laserjock]

Yessir. Don’t forget to soak the clutches in gear oil before install, helps them last longer

Yup. I don’t know if I’m going to get to this soon or not. Probably would be good if I can. My spring mountains trip goes over some pretty steep gravelish road. With the camper on there it can get hairy. Rather not have to run with the hubs in through there if I don’t have to.

 

[79jasper]

Carrier shouldnt have to come out I don’t think.

Oh duh. Read over it quickly.
Also if running synthetic gear oil, you may not need the friction modifier.

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[chillman88]

Yup. I don’t know if I’m going to get to this soon or not. Probably would be good if I can. My spring mountains trip goes over some pretty steep gravelish road. With the camper on there it can get hairy. Rather not have to run with the hubs in through there if I don’t have to.

Just bring them with ya and we'll change them at the rally

 

[no mufflers]

Detroit locker... problem solved .

i had mine rebuilt and it works ok in perfectly even terrain. like dirt and snow if its the same on both tires itl work. ice and snow yer stuck fer sure. take a turn in the rain and give it the go juice yer one tire peeling outta there.

i know there expensive but worth the money and i think we all know when you get stuck its never text book. with a Detroit if one tire is on ice and one on dry pavement you can still pull the trailer.