Topic: 4cy diff question

[cederrowe]

I keep getting different opinions on this topic. I want to weld my rear end. Should I take the ring gear out first to stop welding slag from damaging bearings and splatter onto ring gear? And if so if I keep the bearing caps on the same side they came off would the diff have to be reset up are could I just bolt it back together since the backspacing hasn't changed? Some people say I can just bolt it back up and others say it would have to be reset up by a gear guy. Thanks for any info on this subject.

[Steve_925]

most people do it with it all together. have you tryed searching the topic?

[79coyotefrg]

yes you must remove the ring gear to do it properly, "setup" wont be necessary since the pinion doesnt change, but 'backlash' is changed anytime you remove the carrier, just get it snug to the pinion when you go back in you want only a tiny bit of movement between the ring and pinions

most people do it with it all together.

[83yota]

i did mine all together and it has over 100k on and off road and NO problems

[cederrowe [OP]]

I have a 200 amp mig but the problem is the guns tip is hard to fit it in there.

[4RunnerChevy]

Take it apart, don't be a fool.  Its not rocket science with, a short setup.  Its all lash.  Search it !

[porkchop]

leave it  together it will be fine!