Axle sleeve install recommendations
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I still have yet to install my sleeves, they are just sitting in my garage on my work bench. I am working myself up (mentally) to handle this task. Once I can overcome the fear of junk working its way into the diff and bombing my gears then I will tackle it.
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So try method 2......install sleeves into undrilled axle tubes and slowly drill through the axle tube. ****stop drilling when through the tube****the EVO's are 1/4" DOM.....i doubt you could easily drill through both. used compressed air or a shop-vac to get drill shavings out of hole and weld. There would be 0% chance of any shavings getting into the tube or housing.
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So besides the promo video are there no other write-up or instructions?? I just picked up a set of EVO sleeves and am eager to get to installing them, but would like more info. The video is alright, seems funny that there isn't any instructions with them
EDIT: nevermind, I found them online
EDIT: nevermind, I found them online
Last edited by mjolnir; 10-22-2010 at 03:16 PM.
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There's a way easier way.
Slide the sleeves in first. Then drill the outer housing. Stop drilling when you get to the inner sleeves. This way all the shavings stay on the outside and don't get inside the tube.
Then weld up the drilled holes and around the tube ends.
Slide the sleeves in first. Then drill the outer housing. Stop drilling when you get to the inner sleeves. This way all the shavings stay on the outside and don't get inside the tube.
Then weld up the drilled holes and around the tube ends.
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There's a way easier way.
Slide the sleeves in first. Then drill the outer housing. Stop drilling when you get to the inner sleeves. This way all the shavings stay on the outside and don't get inside the tube.
Then weld up the drilled holes and around the tube ends.
Slide the sleeves in first. Then drill the outer housing. Stop drilling when you get to the inner sleeves. This way all the shavings stay on the outside and don't get inside the tube.
Then weld up the drilled holes and around the tube ends.
#28
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There's a way easier way.
Slide the sleeves in first. Then drill the outer housing. Stop drilling when you get to the inner sleeves. This way all the shavings stay on the outside and don't get inside the tube.
Then weld up the drilled holes and around the tube ends.
Slide the sleeves in first. Then drill the outer housing. Stop drilling when you get to the inner sleeves. This way all the shavings stay on the outside and don't get inside the tube.
Then weld up the drilled holes and around the tube ends.
i personally installed the evo sleevs on my jk. the 1/2" holes that need to be drilled into the axle tube need to punch all the way through the tube to get a full 1/2" plug weld. to fully punch through, the sleeves need to be left out.
it is very simple, follow evo instructions with the rag and string stuffed into the axle tube pushed all the way to the diff. when holes are drilled, simply run some compressed air through a hole close to diff that was drilled, then pull the rag out. it iss very easy process
the drilling of the holes will be the hardest part, follow the evo instructions and u will be good to go.
if you have any questions to the OP, let me know and i will break down step by step of what i did (which was following evo's instruction)
#29
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Recently a buddy and I welded c-gussets on my from axle knuckles, and considering the success of that project (and the fact that I have the sleeves already) I am beginning to think about welding the sleeves.
Any suggestions, pointers, or pitfalls from those of you who have gone the DIY route on welding sleeves?
Specifically, I am interested in suggestions on how to keep junk (welder flack, dust, etc) from entering into the differential while working on the axle tubes with the seals removed
Any suggestions, pointers, or pitfalls from those of you who have gone the DIY route on welding sleeves?
Specifically, I am interested in suggestions on how to keep junk (welder flack, dust, etc) from entering into the differential while working on the axle tubes with the seals removed
check closely where u can drill the 1/2" holes, i installed evo gussets after the sleeves because a few of the holes for the sleeves end up under where the gussets mount.
hopefully should not be a problem for you, i'm sure you can relocate these holes since u already have gussets in
#30
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sorry benchmark, but i have to disagree with you on this. you need to remember the skill levels of some people doing their own work. it takes a heavy drill to drill the 1/2" holes and if the person is not extremely careful, they would damage the new tubes
i personally installed the evo sleevs on my jk. the 1/2" holes that need to be drilled into the axle tube need to punch all the way through the tube to get a full 1/2" plug weld. to fully punch through, the sleeves need to be left out.
it is very simple, follow evo instructions with the rag and string stuffed into the axle tube pushed all the way to the diff. when holes are drilled, simply run some compressed air through a hole close to diff that was drilled, then pull the rag out. it iss very easy process
the drilling of the holes will be the hardest part, follow the evo instructions and u will be good to go.
if you have any questions to the OP, let me know and i will break down step by step of what i did (which was following evo's instruction)
i personally installed the evo sleevs on my jk. the 1/2" holes that need to be drilled into the axle tube need to punch all the way through the tube to get a full 1/2" plug weld. to fully punch through, the sleeves need to be left out.
it is very simple, follow evo instructions with the rag and string stuffed into the axle tube pushed all the way to the diff. when holes are drilled, simply run some compressed air through a hole close to diff that was drilled, then pull the rag out. it iss very easy process
the drilling of the holes will be the hardest part, follow the evo instructions and u will be good to go.
if you have any questions to the OP, let me know and i will break down step by step of what i did (which was following evo's instruction)