I will save you the comment on why welding on top of a Parts Washer: It is EMPTY. I bought this parts washer ten years ago, it was very easy back then to find solvent at any Auto Parts Store, but as the EPA rules become stricter, it is harder and harder to buy solvent, so I use it as a Workbench.
So…………As you can imagine, if your parts washer has solvent in it DON’T weld on top of it as it will most likely blow up on you, pure common sense!.
We were in the middle of filming the video titled: ” How to diagnose and repair Rear Axle noise on Dodge RAM pick-up trucks”.
There is a tool required to Adjust and Pre-load the Differential carrier Bearings on 1500 Dodge RAM Trucks.
We called the local tool supplier, and we were told that it would take 2 to 3 days to get that tool.
Well, since patience is not a virtue I have, not to mention that I needed to get this job done I decided to take a trip to the local hardware store and find supplies that would enable me to make my own tool.
Thankfully after looking around, I found the perfect supplies to make this special tool.
I am confident that there will be more people that will need a tool like this one and if they don’t want to spend $80.00 to $100.00 for a tool that may only be used once, this video shows how it can be made with supplies under $20.00. Not to mention having the pride of knowing that you made it.
During the years I have had the need to make several tools and I enjoy the process.
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What if I don't have a welder?
This helped me immensely. You are the only mechanic that explains more indepth. Thsnks!!!
…Thankful sharing for your great DIY inventive way tools, you're the best MacGyver.
Do you need the adjuster fully out to be able to release the differential?
I’m about to do gear swap in 92 ramcharger and wanted you to know make this very too. Thanks for the info. Good video.
Thank you
Great job
I bought my spanner nut wrench from Snap On. I guess they are not used as much as they were 35 years ago? Thanks for the video series.
If you just double nutted behind it wouldn’t it have worked without the welds?
well done series of videos without redundant music and red neck comments
Awesome Job
Why is my cross pin in rear slip diff. Not coming out on 07 dodge ram big horn
Very good video and tool! My question is will it also work on the newer models? I have a 2008 Ram and may be having to do this job on it.
I just want to say thank you for putting this video out really helped me out of a bind, The only thing I did differently was to use a Junk 1/2 inch socket that I sacrificed and welded to the other end so I could use my Ratchet and torque wrench to preload the bearings. Works perfectly…
Great job with the three videos I watched regarding repair of dodge rear end.
Thanks man, I'm getting ready to put a locker in my truck. I'm new to working on my own vehicle but and getting along pretty good. I just changed my seals and bearings. This helped me a ton thanks again
Great tip to know
Great video!!! I made this tool (7/20/21) and it worked perfect for me. I am not handy with welding so I wasn't able to tack-weld any washers or nuts onto the tool to prevent it from entering too far, but as long as I was careful, I didn't need it. One thing I did was mark my wheel hub and the tool at the same location and then I was able to count the rotations of the tool and the adjuster. This way I was able to loosen the adjuster 3 rotations which was just far enough to remove the carrier bearings and ring gear without the adjuster coming completely off? Hopefully when I go to re-install the bearings and ring gear I can rotate 3 times on each side and I will be close to spec. on my backlash? Thanks for the video, it made this chaotic job a lot easier, cheaper, and less time consuming!!!
Your a life saver thanks a lot!!!!
This is a great idea. Thank you for making this video.
Thanks man,just the idea I was looking for,,its 25 bucks but would take a few days,great video appriciate you.
nice job, thank you
thanks for this, awesome and creative
Hey Just came across your work. Excellent job. Excellent video tutorial.
Thank you!! You have no idea how much you helped me tonight!!