We were going to try and DIY regear a friend's JK this past week, but I tell you what, that's a pain in the ass. Without the right tools, it's especially stressful. Not to mention if you're going to try and regear your daily driver by yourself. If I was big dick swangin' and I had a hydraulic press and some other odds and ends, it may have gone differently, but it's pretty tedious. I just took it like a champ and shelled out for the regear. Definitely worth it! I get almost 20mpg on the highway again!

 

Just a side note, you can get a 12 or 20 ton press at harbor freight for $150-$200. Not only is it a great tool to have period, it works great for this application.

 

You'll use that same press when you have to install new bearings in the rear or if your axle shaft is stuck in the end of the hub.

I've got a press and it's one of those that you don't think about until you need it.

 

QUOTE=Chuck-The-Ripper;4268491]Just a side note, you can get a 12 or 20 ton press at harbor freight for $150-$200. Not only is it a great tool to have period, it works great for this application.[/QUOTE]

Damn, for that price I think I'm gonna have to go for it.


I have a G2 axleshaft for the rear on the drivers side, but the other one is sitting in my shop because I don't have a press. Guess I'm gonna have to get on that.