alright so im upgrading my carrier with the tru trac.

I read on the gear install that i need new ring gear bolts.. where do i get these?

i found these torque specs.

Ring gear bolts torque on 89lb ft.
Bearing cap bolts torque on 55lb ft.
Rear Axle housing cover bolts torque on 30lb. ft

I also have studs for the bearing caps, should I use the recommended specs for regular bolts?

TIA

 

Put lock tite on the ring gear bolts and reuse them. The studs should have come with torque specs. If not then call the manufacturer of them and ask for them.

 

This ^^

 

i bought them from TSP with the TA girdle cover

 

4-6 lbs if not mistaken on the girdle studs

 

yea the cover came with specs and instructions

but i bought studs for the carrier bearing caps

 

I found this. It says 60-75lbs.
http://www.taperformance.com/PDF/Rea...structions.pdf

 

3.
If using the OPTIONAL Bearing Cap Stud Kit do the
following:
A.
Working one cap at a time, break both bolts loose
then remove one bolt. Install stud and torque the stud into the
housing 10 ft/lbs (120 in/lbs). Install washer and nut finger
tight. Repeat for the second bolt on the same cap.
Then
torque the nuts to 60-75 ft/lbs for TA1815 (GM Applications),
or 85-90 ft/lbs for TA1816 (Ford & Dana Applications)

 

Thanks robert,

i sent Beau a pm and thats what he sent me.

i bet i have that same paper in my box, i just looked over it.

 

Just An FYI the ring gear bolts are reverse thread. Be careful not to shear them off when removing them.

ARP has new ring gear bolts. I am sure any differential shop could get some standard replacements as well.


HTH!