8 3/4" sure-grip swap and rebuild questions
Son of a... well at least now I know LOL. I saw that kit listed on Summit with no specs to speak of but didn't think to check the manufacturer's website.
I have new Mitutoyo electronic calipers coming in the mail today (got tired of using inaccurate and unreliable Harbor Freight junk) and the shims should be arriving tomorrow, both from McMaster. Damn I love that site.
I also stopped by Lowe's Tuesday after work and picked up a Craftsman 1/2"-drive 50-250 lb-ft clicker torque wrench upon the recommendation of a car buddy who restores cars (and freight trains lol) for a living. Thing is pretty nice for being 100 bucks, almost 3 feet long for extra leverage with a decent carrying case and even came with a calibration certificate. Now I can properly torque the pinion nut without using my impact.
Supposed to be somewhat cold this weekend but I think tidying up my garage and getting my propane heater fired up will help with morale lol. I'm mentally preparing myself to make this 3rd-member my b*tch and do whatever it takes to make it right.
