Actually, it was deleted because the admin labelled as a troll post. I wanted the potato crap deleted (yes even my post that started it) because it evolved into a ecu discussion that had good info. But because people kept trashing it and because the admin didn't feel it was worth his time to sort though the bs, it went bye bye.

 

^I'm aware of that... but this thread is well on it's way to "not worth the time to sort though the bs"

 

And why is that? (in your opinion)

 

^First, because you and Mike spent quite a number of PAGES on a discussion about swapping gears, and while different ratios do affect RPM's at 80, the discussion between you two rather quickly left that topic. But mostly because now, we're not even anywhere close to the OP, instead You and Mike are just arguing (apparently for the sake of it) and You and I are OT on why this thread is OT. This very post is an example of what I'm talking about.

I'm done... I was interested in RPM's at 80 because one day I will change ratios... but all this drama is too much. I'm out.

 

Post #134 is where it got ridiculous and it wasn't me doing it. Again, my discussion was ONLY about setting up the rear, the cost and the real value of shipping a set of ring pinion only vs shipping the entire thing

Considering it takes an extra set of bearings, a bunch of tools that aren't normally owned and either expertise or alot of patience, I don't know why my posts were flamed.

A few shops on the Z forum quoted anywhere from $400-$450+ to have the rearend setup right.

A DIY might need the following:

After looking at some instructions, it looks like a pain and I can see why shops charge that much.

 

^^^ totally OT and has been since you first stated posting about it...

Why do you insist on keeping it OT?

You didn't get enough attention as a child did you ~ it's rhetorical I'm positive I know the correct answer.

BTW, in many cases you can re-use the bearings (mine weren't replaced)... please stop posting foolish info that you are clueless about.

 

Listing the tools that may be needed to install a ring/pinon gear that's the main point of the discussion is OT. Interesting. Yet asking me about my childhood = totally revelant.

That makes for quite a bit of sense as most here are noticing.

 

you did a google search, copy pasted a tools/parts list from the first link regarding a domestic rear end and gave info that you are totally clueless about (having to replace bearings)...

Yes, I can analyze you over the internet and am positive I'm right about your childhood.

Next.

 

Oh really. Let's see, what was your recommendation? And what is the info from someone that knows?

But tell me, what tools are necessary and what aren't? from that list? All knowing one?

 

it wasn't "my recommendation"... it was what was done on my car (as I already stated)... and the only "part" other than the actual gear set was the crush sleeve - TS has a bunch of shims on hand, which is good because most Nissan shops don't carry the variety of sized necessary - its typically a week long order. Crush Sleeve and shims are the only parts - and I already mentioned that way earlier in the thread... Bearings were re-used.

I've already offered WAYYYY more information (from experience not forum searches) than you ever will (and than you are worthy of actually).

Considering Toll was going to do a $700 DIY job for the VB, this $400-$450 job is clearly something that he might have been interested.

Having all that been said - I never attempted to list a DIY on how to do the job. Hell, I don't even do my own laundry (yes I pay people to do that too)... this doesn't mean I'm not capable - it means I hate spending time on tedious crap... which is peculiar since I waste so munch time on you.

 

Never asked you for a diy list. I knew you wouldn't know. Just asked if you knew what was involved and what the costs might be. Because because toll's time and maybe buying the tools needed might exceed the cost just to ship the unit complete.

As stated clearly right when I started asking.

But you first stated he would only need the crush sleeve. Are you to assume Toll also would have a "bunch of shims onhand"? And if the dealers don't usually have these, how is he going to get his hands on some in a somewhat reasonable manner?

 

you have a.d.d dont you... in the posts (way back when we started this)... I stated "providing he has the tools or access to them"... and within moments of stating crush sleeve, I added a post to mention the shims and even indicated that might be the tricky part.

Re-read Jeff and get back to me when you are up to speed.

 

so you assumed he has some differential shims just laying around. Okay.

 

I didn't assume anything - was giving the man an option.

The crush sleeve and shim posts were responding to your questions.

You really should re-read... you seem to be lost and confused.

 

For those that wondering and still reading, it is a pain in the butt to set up a rear end correctly. Usually not a lot has to be replaced, but it takes a lot of measuring and remeasuring. It's not something most DIYers will attempt, even the most mechanically inclined. It takes a lot of time and patience. There's a difference between calling it "good" and calling it "correct". While I've never setup a diff, I've watched someone do it and it's clearly an art. I've read the FSM procedure for the G/Z and it's quite intensive.