Getting Turbo Yukon "Uncle Rob" Ready For Rocky Mountain Race Week! Posi Diff Install PT1: Tear Down

[@Stapleton42]

I’m so pumped for race week. Even though Uncle Rob won’t be competitive in any classes I am just excited to participate with Logan as co pilot and see what the build will do! Who thinks it’ll run 11s? Also…the OG SAW hat you always see me wear is now live on the website! stapletonautoworks.com

[@StevenPaul001]

Winning is fun but doesn't have to be the ultimate goal to have fun.

[@jamesratliff9760]

I think you and uncle Rob will be ready for some 11. So good luck bro ham I will be looking forward to the great content for sure 🚦🚗🚗🚗🚗 vroom vroom lol

[@lancemiller9866]

Priceless seeing Logan's reaction to the stinking ass smell of gear oil for first time I guess.... Lol I would rather smell roadkill verses damn gear oil lol

[@StevenPaul001]

@@lancemiller9866 differential oil has never bothered me but burnt trans fluid I cannot stand smell wise.

[@Crispy1320]

I think Uncle Rob might surprise you and throw down a high 10

[@gr4eme1975]

Everyone who’s ever smelt gear oil got a flashback of that stench when that diff cover popped free 🤣

[@Stapleton42]

Hahaha

[@tommyb8046]

the gear lube out of construction equipment that has been in for 1000hrs+ will put that to shame. ive had to throw away clothes that it's gotten on because washing it will not remove the smell!

[@BariLopesh]

@@tommyb8046 You should try using borax if you haven't 🙏🏻

[@tommyb8046]

@@BariLopesh Oh. I've tried everything under the sun. even used purple power degreaser and still wouldn't touch it!

[@BariLopesh]

@@tommyb8046 I worked in my grandads plant hire yard and my grandma used to swear by borax for the overalls 😂 It's super alkaline so great for stain removal and absorbing odours 🙏🏻

[@shanealdrichtransportation1428]

Only a matter of time before Logan is building a race truck!!!

[@Matty.Hill_87]

uncle rob vs auntie (whatever logans auntie is called) would be crazy

[@young11984]

The look on her face when she got a good sniff of the gear oil was priceless🤣. I smelled it on my couch, another smell thats never forgotten

[@duder280z]

A note for Logan for using a torque wrench. You need to pull the handle towards you, then you have complete control. If you're leaning your weight into it, there's almost no control. Same with busting knuckles. Pulling gives you control, pushing gives you bust knuckles.

[@Frwossty660]

The money doesn't buy great content!!! The awesome people do. This channel is top tier . Thanks Mitchell and Logan!!!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. We appreciate you

[@campingwithhomer7371]

Another enjoyable video! 117K happy fans looking forward to Rocky Mountain Race Week! GO UNCLE ROB GO! On the rear diff you were close, its called the cross pin!

[@dakotaharbert935]

"Itd be funny if you called it a daddy pin." I laughed at that too Logan. Good stuff

[@Stapleton42]

😂 she’s the best

[@ChiTownBreaks]

Watching at work told the boss taking my break have to watch my uncle rob on KZbin hell yea

[@Stapleton42]

Haha heck yeah tell your boss he’s the man 😂

[@christopherhuber7428]

Mr. Mitchell & Ms. Logan another great video. What a unique Easter egg Uncle Rob has. Only the real OGs will remember it. The shorter multiple part series works. That's what most KZbinrs do when there working on a project. Can't wait see the video Maiden Voyage of Uncle Rob Donkey Stomping Everyone At The Peoples Track. I'm counting the episodes brother. Much luv once again to the fam

[@williamsanders468]

Lol when Logan tried using the screw driver to get the bolt out of the socket I was like oh god I know I’ve stabbed myself too many times that way

[@robertrose7455]

This is going to be the best racing channel on KZbin once money starts flowing in from merch. Keep up the good content 👌🏻👍🏻

[@Stapleton42]

I agree. Once we are able to do the things we can’t afford to do now things will be amazing. From the experiences had and lessons shared along the way. I just love every day of the journey.

[@nathansmith4950]

Glad that you going to race week..cant wait..

[@jamit2u]

I missed last video about fans glad I caught this one . I need me some words of wisdom from Logan

[@Stapleton42]

Glad you’re here man

[@perryreese2696]

Uncle Rob is goin to be really happy getting his Yukon back.... Wow all that work. JS

[@Stapleton42]

Hahaha

[@Matty.Hill_87]

The history of this things awesome, love the fact you're still finding stuff like that little thing from your sister

[@kennyfofo]

Uncle Rob for the BURN OUT!!! I have stripped so many F_ING bolts due to rust. grew up in Seattle, WA!

[@telecasteroil]

The great stories you guys will tell , RMRW there you go!!!!!

[@michaelcasella4774]

I honestly can’t wait to watch this race week madness go down!!! Not sure if you know but you see those two giant holes in the center of the carrier. You put a spreading tool in those hole and it spreads the housing and it will literally fall out and is a piece of cake getting your shims back in. You can make the tool easy.

[@stevekarr4613]

I do like the shorter/more frequent vids. I hope you and Logan have fun on RMRW.

[@deegan727]

I had to binge watch 3 other vids to watch this one. I’ve been busy as hell at home and at work but I’m glad everything is going well with Uncle Rob.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man 🤟🏻

[@nickgibson1191]

Right on! Can't wait to see it rip it up! Awesome work bro!

[@kevinrozell3984]

Man I can't wait to see you floor it once everything is done it and it's back on the road!!!!

[@Stapleton42]

Me too!

[@MausSpaece]

Interesting advice on using body weight vs cranking on things with your arms!

[@tomgates4947]

It's good practice to keep the caps and the shims in the same spot and order. That way you don't change you pattern from ring to pinion and other clearances. Lol just learned all this doing the rear end in my 82 big block 2 door caprice.

[@jesserojas2576]

I can’t wait for race week 1.0!

[@Stapleton42]

Me too!

[@mikesteele9531]

Learned a lot in this video. Keep up the good work!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man 🤟🏻

[@ATVer85]

Still here and still loving the vids, long, short. Either way, i'll still be watching!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man

[@MrMikeT89]

Can't wait to see Uncle Rob on the track!

[@MrTexasDan]

Smells like ... victory!

[@spedward8609]

soooo freaking pumped you are taking this thing on raceweek no question you will be in the most comfortable vehicle competing hahah

[@Stapleton42]

I know lmao

[@justicewrx]

Can't wait for Race Week

[@Stapleton42]

Me too man

[@wesleybateman5837]

Thanks for the quickish delivery on my order , quality products . The hand written and signed parchment is a nice touch Suck it

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we appreciate you

[@BariLopesh]

Gear oil is the worst 😂 remember my friend actually vomiting taking the diff cover off an old volvo back in the early 90's 😭 #69 approved and is looking forward to burnouts 👊🏻 Hope Logans doggo is doing good man, you two take it easy🙏🏻

[@Stapleton42]

😂 that’s funny. He’s all healed now lol

[@nathanbrodeur]

The big pin in the rear differential is called the differential main carrier pin and if you don’t have the spring pin to hold the main pin things go boom

[@MM_in_Havasu]

Cool and informative video! My '94 Suburban K2500 carries its spare inside in back of the vehicle, also have a GM 14 bolt full floater axle with 8 lug wheels and 4.10:1 posi differential in it, handles the big block Chevy power just fine! You will like and appreciate having a good limited slip/posi rear axle in this rig, especially with big HP numbers getting shoved through it. Love the banter: "Ewww......it smells horrible!!" "That's what she said....." LMMFAO, keep up the great candid video clips! Drive Uncle Rob's Yukon like ya stole it too!

[@Stapleton42]

Hahaha heck yeah dude. My 93 has it in the back too. They had a better system back then for sure 😂

[@micahbuchheit1283]

I can't believe it. I just said I wanted to change my center section. You are the best. Thanks Bro !!

[@Stapleton42]

Awesome timing 🤟🏻😂

[@gafrers]

Always great too see more work on Uncle Rob

[@Stapleton42]

Great to see you back here in the comments too 💪🏻

[@_Eric_H_1591]

Watching an uncle rob video in my Uncle Rob shirt haha! Win!

[@joegilly1523]

It’s coming alive. Good job

[@lambyy1734]

Hell yea brother!! My dad stopped by 777 the other day and I’m gonna have the maro tuned by tanner. My guys!! I’m freakin pumped to see uncle rob fly!

[@Headsup9550]

A king pin is what the spindle rotates on to allow steering on a straight axle front end. That one's just a carrier pin.

[@matthewwisenbaugh3883]

It's so good to see a Michigan or just a Northern build in Texas, know thay know when we work on cars it like that every bay.....

[@Stapleton42]

I’m from Pennsylvania and this was normal. These guys just have no idea 😂

[@MausSpaece]

Learned a few things about rear differentials. Thank you :)

[@Stapleton42]

Yes sir! Glad you’re here

[@marty8848]

Uncle Rob coming along good 👍 can’t wait for the race week content. This is one of the few channels I comment on and always get a reply, keep on the grind!

[@aribpm]

Dude you have so many videos and they are good!!! I am trying to work on my channel to get better non shorts content. Keep up the good work!

[@joshdollens8683]

I’ve been wanting to build my 5.3 01 suburban and didn’t know where to start or if it was a waste of energy.... so hyped now. Keep up the sick content man👌🏼

[@Stapleton42]

Heck yeah that’s awesome dude. Make it happen!

[@joshdollens8683]

@@Stapleton42 do you have the link for the rear end, I have the crappy lsd

[@theotherbrent]

RMRW is more about finishing than winning. Will be very enjoyable to watch you and Logan race. The fast cars the scenery the interesting commentary. Anything is possible Uncle Rob might just win. You might could get into the 11s. I also think in the 11s it wouldn't last long before parts scatter.

[@snowsheldon77]

Bro I spent at least 2 hours trying to get my spare out recently!! I was soooooo pissed off!!! Then I learned the secret, you push up on it while having someone lower it down and it comes right down...

[@pr23t97]

You are correct.... it is called a "Kingpin" and it sucks to break one. Nice job on the rear end!

[@ThomasMitchell38201]

I call them centerpin or crosspin. However it comes out at the time lol

[@tylerl1211]

Loving the shorter videos. Can’t wait for race week

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man

[@deancurry8841]

great show . nice work. good times. Thank you for my boxset.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we appreciate you 💪🏻

[@spedward8609]

Dude that spare tire removal was so perfect exactly what I would have done too! 😆😆

[@codya8684]

I just cut the holder with a cutoff wheel then the wheel comes off, had to do a bunch of them working at Walmart doing tires, or if it come down any, id just cut the cable

[@SinCityAnimal]

Pro tip for those C clips. Push axle in and use a magnet to remove the clips. Crosspin shaft not kingpin. Good luck on raceweek

[@poorboyracing83]

You're gonna launch that thing and the frame is gonna break in half with all that rust. Logan needs to get to scrapping 🤣🤣

[@obs_nation_9712]

Can’t wait for race week!

[@Stapleton42]

Me too!

[@gjponsford4892]

Can’t wait to see Logan crush race week!, Mitch will be the best crew guy ever!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man I think so too 🤟🏻

[@bluetoes591]

She already knows the truck real well at this point. Just don't ask her to install the headlight again. 😂

[@jimmyarevalo2489]

I love the support your girl gives you bro! That’s gonna help in the long way 🔥👍🏽keep up that excellent work!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. She’s the best

[@jeremiahjohnson5610]

You guys are a great time. I can totally see you guys with your own shop together if you guys are already making it happen now on vids and merch. Once again suck it Cole

[@evillivesinme]

I just ordered a hat and two more shirts, awesome quality merchandise. I can’t wait to see uncle rob ripping up the road and I hope the Escalade makes its return soon. Keep up the great work you two!!

[@Stapleton42]

Heck yeah thanks man. We appreciate you!!

[@Erieeyes]

Awesome crew you 2

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man!

[@moonlightmedia5755]

Also look forward to seeing the escalade at the track in the future and seeing you on 1320 video during race week goodluck team uncle rob

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we’re glad you’re here 💪🏻

[@dwight072]

Dude on the side of the highway in Pa in August hot af I got a flat. The mfen spare tire wouldn’t come down. After about 2 hrs of f n around with it we finally got it to come down enough to get the tire down. What a pain in the ass. We were at the track all day and was already spent.

[@Stapleton42]

Man that sounds terrible

[@dwight072]

@@Stapleton42 dude it sucked so bad. We were headed back home in Va.

[@EzimMike]

You two rock! I love watching your videos. Keep up the great work

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man we’re glad you’re here 🤟🏻

[@charlesgraham9810]

Seriously enjoying the uncle Rob content and will be using him as a build guide and motivation that I can do this myself thanks man!

[@lavishlex]

How’s the build coming along?

[@charlesgraham9810]

@@lavishlex on pause until I purchase my first home

[@stevemiller9285]

Great comic relief for me thanks

[@Stapleton42]

Glad you’re here man 🤟🏻

[@e-dubpaintball9108]

It’s so funny I did this last week to my Tahoe are use the angle grinder to cut the centerpiece to get the wheel off

[@edwardrucker5412]

Another thing you can do it tap the center of the axle and it will expose the c clips and you can take a magnet and pull them out

[@blakeanthony2004]

Okay okay first off nice build going on man. I have a 02 Z71 burb that I've been working on myself for a few years on a very low budget. In fact I'm replacing the whole rearend after I rebuild the new one in the garage. I wasn't gonna comment until I got about 15 minutes in the video and you said and I quote "roast me in the comments, help the algorithm" lol. So as much as I try not to make fun of people or what they do because they're doing the damn thing ya know? But...lol...at a minute and a half when I seen y'all was cuttin the rim...I was like alright this is gon be an alright video lol. I would've cut the cable above the wheel, they usually fall then. Also to help draining the fluid, take a 3/8 ratchet to the drain plug directly on the bottom of the housing. Other than that man good vids and keep on keeping on lol

[@Jon_Wayne12]

The pin is called a c clip retainer, the caps are line bored so you do want keep them on the right sides. And the easiest way to get the ring gear out is to put a old shop rag or t shirt in between the ring and pinion and spin the yoke, it will push the ring gear out. Just so you know for next time.

[@Stapleton42]

Good idea I’ll remember that. Thanks man

[@Jon_Wayne12]

@@Stapleton42 no problem man, can't wait to see that thing rip!

[@bustedwrenchgarage2051]

I found if you fold a rag up in a tight square or a ball stick it in where the ring and pinion is turn it so the rag goes in the gears it will pop your Carrier right on out and not have to fight it so much basically presses the carrier out of the housing

[@Stapleton42]

I’ll remember that! Thanks man 💪🏻

[@ronmiller1162]

i took my 2000 envoy up to Dianes and had who ever was working for Ralph and had a new diff cover and backing plates put on twice in two years the diff bolts had no heads left on them they had to weld extra nuts on them to take them out this was in 2014/2015 and everytime you say i gotta go to Summit the only i can think of is a four hour round trip, sucks for me

[@ajgaglio2098]

Yes I have had the problem with the spare tire one of the bolts is still in a socket

[@mark8lifestyle322]

Differential Pin. Don't forget to put friction modifier in the new gear lube (Full Synthetic). Turn the Diff. Case 90 degrees and use a bigger pry bar to pop it out.

[@48thstatebornandraised44]

Dude I love that you make you hats flex fit I'm a broke ass right now but I'll definitely be buying one everyone else does only trucker hats

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. Flex fits are my personal favorite

[@48thstatebornandraised44]

@@Stapleton42 same here there is only one other race team /KZbin channel that had only one style of flex fit And that was my censor bar hoonigan hat but I'll definitely be getting one from you when I get some cash flow

[@jakerichardson978]

I cut those spare tires out all the time. Then getting seized up is pretty common. I just cut the flange that holds it up

[@jakesmith7503]

I know where you are, gotta swing by division brewery, good beers, but 225 bbq is there, get some mexique, that brisket elote is amazing man! Also loving the build series dude.

[@jamesratliff9760]

Hell yea brother get that rear end cleaned up and smelling better lmao. Uncle Rod is going to be ready for race week. And later look out people's track uncle rod will be coming to kick ass. Lol much respect bro ham 🤟🤟🤟🤟🔥🔥🔥

[@Stapleton42]

Heck yeah man 🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@andrewhentges3237]

Can't wait to see what Uncle rob does!

[@Stapleton42]

Me too! I really don’t know what to expect lol

[@joeschlotthauer840]

4:25 "Thinkwork" bolt extraction kit is on Amazon...

[@onedayatatime4232]

Thoughts from Australia ... I find it interesting that your using metric sockets on uncle rob....I honestly would of thought it would have been imperial tooling on American cars. Considering you guys still use feet and inches still over there. Learnt something new today thank you. 😀

[@Stapleton42]

Yep American cars use metric. Ever since the mid 90s for gm stuff

[@joeschlotthauer840]

14:00, the term is "married" to one another... 14:56 put the pry bar in the cross pin hole, that way you can spear catch it when it suddenly dislodges and doesn't hit your foot. The same feet that are in sneakers...

[@matthewr4910]

hey brother sorry I'm a day late was in the hospital with the flu still recovering but I couldn't miss the best damn youtuber in the worlds content you know the deal!

[@matthewr4910]

i also think shorter videos more frequently will greatly increase you channel views and likes and comments

[@tommyflames9959]

Wow it's going to be a year I've been watching your vids on race week

[@sendit9129]

I had the same issue on my 10bolt about a month ago, my truck is pretty crusty like Uncle Rob. They're technically supposed to be 13mm, and although everyone believes 1/2 and 13 are the same size (which don't get me wrong, they're interchangeable 99.95% of the time), my diff bolts would try to round off with a 13mm, but ease right off with a 1/2. Both 6 point sockets from the same set. Also, hope to see y'all at the hood track tonight. I'll be watching Murda's stream.

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. Might have been worth a try lol. We won’t be there

[@sendit9129]

@@Stapleton42 Dang! Well I appreciate the content buddy. These build videos are sweet, definitely catered to the realistic car guys- not the stupid rich hype youtubers.

[@TylerWallen]

Yes! Someone else that has flex fits!!! I can’t do trucker style hats. My heads just weird. 🤷🏼

[@mountainsgarage]

A case spreader makes this job easy and correct, 98% of people don’t use one. It’s the only way to get proper bearing preload on the carrier bearings. And it makes the differential slide in and out when you spread the case .015. If you can just slide the carrier in the housing, when the bearings break in the diff will be loose.

[@markheineii7804]

Like always, awesome content.

[@dylangreen5412]

The spare tire sucks. 2009 Silverado in Iowa so it was rusty as hell and stuck. Found a good video with a picture of the locking mechanism and was able to get it out eventually.

[@FirstLast-we8cb]

Haven't watched it all yet but see you need to fix that air ride. I just did my Yukon shocks and air pump.

[@truefarmer12345]

a king pin the thing that connects the semi-trailer to the semi-truck right?

[@ShutErDownBud]

Yes and the front axles "balljoints"

[@vytalproductions999]

That grey shirt is hard af, it looks like a racing team shirt

[@whiskeytangofoxtrotover9651]

Jesus. what are you, 12?

[@Stapleton42]

Hahahahaha

[@michaelfraher6375]

those big holles in the rear face are for a spreader bar tool

[@cmcsynergy2064]

Turbo Yukon!!!!! YEAH!!!!!

[@Stapleton42]

You know it 🤟🏻

[@POWDERNPELLTS]

All of my ram pickups have that mech there’s a crank system through the rear bumper, at least on my trucks not sure if Chevy has the same

[@chesspiece81]

I just found your channel so I'm not sure if you've changed the exhaust or not but the exhaust from a GMT800 Duramax. I've got an 06 Yukon and I put the exhaust from a 2005 crew cab Duramax 3500 I had. We cut it where the exhaust merge and welded the Duramax exhaust in. We used a Borla X1R oval muffler. It worked perfectly we just needed to add a hanger or two, even with 5" of suspension drop and on 315/35/20 which around 28" tall it didn't rub or contact anything. If I keep it NA I have a Flowmaster 3" to 4" merge to connect to the exhaust. If I go FI the downpipe will obviously connect straight up. Since you wanted this to be a budget build find someone that put an exhaust on their Duramax and scoop it up.

[@bryanford1139]

1:43 YUP! several times even :)

[@devinmcalister1239]

Ben there with the rear tire man there a pain. we take a oxy torch up there and cut it all out but definitely a great start to a job 😂 I liked your sawzaw approach tho lol ppl don't realize how much time rust can add to a job!

[@devinmcalister1239]

Also a good magnet gets the axle clips out quick and easy... May not help you this time but could come in handy for the next time. Only reason I comment is b/c of your dedication to reading them it means a lot as a viewer! Keep it up bud your killing it!

[@Stapleton42]

Thanks man. I’ll remember that!

[@astrokiller1993]

15:00 no theres no better way haha me and my dad just re did our dana 44 with 4.56 full spool and we had to use 2 crow bars to shimmy it out haha tight fight means no play or slop in the gears

[@astrokiller1993]

same truck thats my profile pic its a 79 bronco with a 90 ranger body with a 351m solid roller motor making 650hp