The Dana 60 Gets 5.38 Gears, A Locker And A Fresh Paint Job!!

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[@GrizzlyPath]

Shoutout to the white plastic fold out table. A true OG from the beginning still hanging in there.

[@austinniemela]

Hahah trusty table there!

[@RonnyDreamer]

​@@austinniemela how can I get your contacts nimelala

[@StormbornJKU]

You really go all out with literally everything. It’s amazing to see somebody who isn’t skipping any steps and has the patience and knowledge for all of this stuff.

[@treehouseoffroad]

Really appreciate that you mentioned you were watching another KZbinr's video as you set up your diff, shows true integrity. Love your stuff brother

[@heathmurphy3735]

Every episode Austin amazes me with his growing skills. Well done Sir.

[@austinniemela]

Thanks man!

[@KH102695]

Ring and pinion setup is so critical, it can really put your patience to the test. Well done. Looks awesome!!

[@DuanDao]

Loving the progress, and it's good to see that you wont let a little setback hold you up. You just push through it and get it done.

[@AJ29430]

I don’t understand the technical processes but i watched the entire video due to your tenacity. I like your eye for detail and btw the por 15 hand painted item was a good call. Cheers from Australia

[@mrm4155]

glad you got it done. Ring and pinions can be a PITA. A few tips for you...buy a pinion depth gauge tool and get a good one. they are expensive but worth every penny. If you do 2 axles by yourself, youll already get your money's worth. Also, when it comes to making your own setup bearings, if they are not the same brand, they usually do not match up, so it will be off just like it was for you. Last, the pinion depth should be stamped on the head of the gear, use the tool to determine how many shims you need to get close as possible to the number stamped on the gear.

[@ramchargergarage]

The minute you said you were using your old bearings for setup bearings I thought “oh crap.” I did the exact same thing on one of my gear jobs, got everything perfect within spec, pressed the new bearings on and nothing was even close! I definitely learned my lesson then, never again 😅. Keep up the good work! Really enjoying this build.

[@amundsen575]

Bearing thickness tolerance for these size bearings is 100 microns or .004" so since there are 2 bearings on the pinion shaft , you can get .008" difference with any new set of bearings. The tolerances for the bore and diameter of the bearings is much tighter, in the 10-15 micron range .0004" - .0005" so even set up bearings will only get you close. another cool tool is a case spreader to help with the in and out of the diff.

[@CrisParada]

Bro, that thing is gonna be a tank! Nice work, and you have hell of patience boss! Hope everything is all well with your brother!

[@austinniemela]

Thanks! He is doing good for the circumstances!

[@davidmoon2123]

I appreciate your patience and attention to detail. Love the videos. You've inspired me try things way beyond my comfort zone, but I don't think I will be attempting anything like this anytime soon. Keep up the great work.

[@normhowes2975]

I used to help a friend in his auto machine shop including rear ends. He had many sets of set-up bearings that were all new as he learned the hard way with used. Yes, there were tolerance differences but they were so much closer to installed specs than the worn out sets. Many times there were some "choice" words spoken. He did GM 10 & 12 bolt, Ford 9 Inch, Chrysler 8 3/4 and Dana.

[@kurtscustoms]

I had a similar situation with a Ford 9.75" rear end. I'm pretty sure I took a little too much material out of the setup bearings and it must've been loose enough to affect the tolerances. It took a few tries to realize why it wouldn't set up correctly. It looks extremely good man I'm glad you got it figured out!

[@brianalbrecht4423]

a little tip...we use to do...(prevention)...a little rtv sealer behind the pinion washer & red locktite on the pinion threads....u dont want the job come'n back with a grease leak...!..or the pinion nut loose'n up..(not good).& like someone else said down bellow....a pinion depth tool is the most accurate way to have a quit gear set with the proper depth..!...paint can be off thousands...!...remember..a dana 60 is the toughest rear to do...(its the strongest)....so a 9 inch ford or 12 bold GM will be a walk in the park 4 u...good luck..reguards..Brain...

[@GroupWar]

I do exactly as you did except that I always buy two identical sets of pinion and carrier bearings, grind a clearance of one set to use it for the setup and then press in the 2nd untouched set of bearings, and since at least 25 years I never saw any difference between the lash and gears impressions between them. Your main issue here is that you used a worn out bearings for the setup.

[@oneshotpete6.591]

ring gear’s ⚙️ entire radius being yellow from the tracking paint is a direct indication as to how much of a pain in the “rearend” that diff was to get right… 👍👍

[@benjaminreinhardt259]

Looking good. Bit of advice - throw some magnets in the bottom of the housing to catch stray metal/grinding dust. Then change the oil a couple times in the first couple hundred miles. I did a D30 for my XJ years ago - similar build up to include lots of welding/grinding. I cleaned the housing out good, but apparently there was still some foreign material in there. I had to replace the outer pinion bearing because some grit got in it and roasted the bearing.

[@CTMadModz]

I know how irritating it can be to set up a diff correctly, congrats for hanging in there and not bringing it to a shop to install 🤘😎🤣

[@bradywilliams2666]

Personally I take the use new races and bearings with the old shims and see where it is. Then usually not hard to adjust shim packs from there. Not an expert but have good luck doing it this way. I have never had a D60 that you can pull the diff out that easy. I have never used Yukon gears. I buy Quick Performance. I have heard of guys using Yukons having a hard time setting them up.

[@xispaki]

That is some serious peace of hardware!!😲😳

[@Truth-Seeker777]

The brown film on the welds is silicate.

[@toyotalandcruiser80]

Great job mate, keep up the good work, I'm looking forward to the finale

[@the_ure]

Just the race for a settuo bearing, just the race, and mic it.

[@luiscruz-no3ib]

A wheel brake cilinder Horne works real good on the inside of the bearings ,also use a brass punch to set the input shaft bearing just tap on the nut side and the gear side be surprised how much different tha makes

[@RonnyDreamer]

I have watched this video almost five times today it's so awesome i like it

[@RonnyDreamer]

Can I have your number please

[@fomocore]

You need cryogenically treated locking hub slugs. You're a good artist

[@phxamigo]

Always such clean work!!!!!!!

[@tysonparker7403]

It’s good to see you put the pain it can be building a vehicle.

[@matthewtrudeau1197]

Beautiful job brother. Looks great 👍

[@java2888]

Great video as always!

[@travismiller9213]

Good stuff. Your patience is amazing

[@CaptainSkidmark74]

Good stuff, there is also a good diff setup video by timmy the toolman at ECGS w/ the owner...

[@joeydraper2929]

Great video Austin! Thanks for the info and the extra time you put in to add the links to easily find the products you use. This entire build is badass

[@GrizzlyPath]

Looking good Austin, labor of love!

[@AM4project]

Nice long video! Lots of info - you have a lot of patience! I have been following this channel for so long and i cant wait to see the finished product!

[@adamdiscovery8181]

Looking awesome mate so looking forward to seeing this finished enjoying to content mate keep up the great work fella 👍

[@BRONZE_ROCK]

when I do ring and pinions I buy 3 install kits one for sacrifice and setup, one for the main install and the third the oh crap I screwed up and spare parts or rebuild in the future.

[@freedomtowander]

Great job thank you

[@senorspiegel]

Wow. Youre persistent. Awesome work and great editing!

[@austinniemela]

Thank you!!! And thanks for watching!

[@ExtraLargeNachos]

liking the longer videos 👍👍

[@1leggeddog]

Got the patience of a saint man Great job

[@matiasetchevarria230]

Very good work, requires a lot of patience. I thought you were going to restore them later with the truck already assembled.

[@ronthompson2366]

As always great job. Now the tear axle will be much easier. Looks great, this rig is a great build and shaping up to be a great rig. 👍 As always looking forward to seeing what's next. 😎 👍

[@luiscruz-no3ib]

I have seen so many techs install that ring gear using the bolts. That's the good way to deform the gears. You are supposed to heat that ring gear and slide on the carrier

[@fomocore]

You need Longfield axle joint eliminators.

[@crazy8offroad]

hey if you go hunting you can make a reciever hitch attachment so you can process your dwwn bear moose and boars on the back my gramps did one it was awsome made it easy and u look like the kind that hunts is y im just saying it for just a idea if u wanted he used a hand crank boat winch

[@FlawedOffroad]

Hey I have that vevor bearing puller also, I think both of the adjusting collars are supposed to be inside the clamshell but hey it worked with one of them outside haha

[@ericsugalsku1826]

Austin I was surprised to see you installing those rusty axles. I should of known better. 😅

[@shelbydog1100]

There is a different spec for bearing preload for used bearings. If the spec isn’t on the chart you have from Yukon then I got it from all data. It’s been a long time since I’ve set up a differential.

[@TheSkipi72]

Hieno tulee👍. Aaltopahvista on helppo/nopea tehdä peitetulppia reikiin naalausta varten.

[@brandtall9639]

Bearing to bearing height check ?? I get why you use the old races but wow, the chances in everything coming out the same with the bearings are iffy at best. Glad you persevered and got it done. That pattern is right on, backlash great and preload will work. You can trust that set up will last from here to eternity.

[@austinniemela]

Yea seems like new setup bearings would be the way to do it! But seems like everyone does it this way and it somehow works!

[@mechanicmatt4239]

Great job!! Check to see if it is hard to turn your steering knuckles with the new ball joints. You probably have to adjust the depth of the bushings on the upper ball joint or your steering will bind or cause memory steer when it’s together.

[@comporangegt]

I’ve had to redo that from other techs who put new ball joints in. You steer the wheel and it don’t return to center.

[@austinniemela]

The old ball joints were really tight! These ones are pretty easy to turn!

[@SootyDiesel81]

Best way to make sure it’s %100 dry is run over it with a oxy torch you will be surprised how much moisture is still in it

[@rosswheatley1577]

I love DL and Nate. I was thinking this whole build that Nate's content would help and was wondering if you watched any of his channel haha

[@CTMadModz]

Not that you need my approval or anything but I’m completely ok with you POR15ing those axles 🤣

[@josefalero1087]

Love the vid I just wondering why leave a worn u join on a expensive build

[@fomocore]

Kind of miss those Crush leaves. Might be cheaper just to carry a spare

[@rxcalvosa]

Shitz gettin real!

[@dezfan]

Axle turned out really well. R&P install seems like it’s always a PITA! 🤣

[@vettepicking]

If you measure the height of the setup bearing (sitting in the race) using a height gauge and surface plate , then compare to the new bearings height you can get closer.

[@barra245t2]

Any diff builder worth some salt would use that crush shim to get a measurement for a solid shim

[@austinniemela]

I did! But the 2 bearings are not the same, leading to my issues

[@kayejaye261]

Stop apologizing. Ur doing great job. I don’t think anyone should question ur work. If someone points out something that could b dangerous or cause issue later. Great. Social media great for vids like this. Shame what it’s done to some. Great vid. Love this project. Have same curse. If average takes 5 times. I gonna do at least 8.

[@johnpyle8027]

I have a question. I have not really really got down and dirty wrenching on muscle cars and 4x4 trucks for years. How come no one greases/packs bearings anymore?

[@dubo4560]

RD167 this air look?

[@josefalero1087]

A worn u join will damage the inner seals

[@moejr14]

Where did you get that axle out of? Also, what kind of work do you do to be able to afford your lifestyle. I’m broke.

[@bjlanders]

nice

[@JoseReyes-lp6ok]

Estos video son de gran ayuda y nos nutre . Cómo lograr que quede bien calibradora. Corona y piñón 🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦🇵🇦

[@acescape88]

Do you clean the part after sandblasting since it can add alot of dirt, oil and impurities?

[@austinniemela]

No!!! As long as your sand is clean, you blow off with compressed air and spray!

[@acescape88]

@austinniemela You need a hug Austin?

[@davefury66]

😎

[@davefury66]

Great EP Austin 👍🏼 that 60 is looking beefy AF!! Can't wait to see what "colors"😉 you choose for the cab.

[@fomocore]

You'll be surprised the next one you do will be perfect and you'll laugh

[@dmaganov]

Привет из России!

[@spencertsmith6872]

wish i had a lift for my 60 these things are BEEF

[@carlosg1165]

All That beautiful work for such an ugly Toyota rusted Jeep sad .

[@austinniemela]

I’m fixing the rust if you haven’t thought that far