AMC 20 Eaton TrueTrac Install and Gear Setup | Rebuild Part 4 | Jeep CJ7

AMC 20 Eaton TrueTrac Install and Gear Setup | Rebuild Part 4 | Jeep CJ7 | Project Rowdy Ep044

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2 жыл бұрын

This is a rebuild of my AMC 20 Narrow Track Rear Axle. This is Part 4 which includes re-gearing from the original 3.54 gears to 3.73. The Ring and Pinion gears that I will be installing are from Motive Gear. I will also cover my complete process for Ring and Pinion Setup. This includes Ring and Pinion Pattern analysis. This video will include the installation of an Eaton TrueTrac Limited Slip Differential and getting the proper setup for the new ring and pinion gears.
This series will be available in a unique KZfaq Playlist and will include the following upgrades:
- Weld the Axle tubes to the Differential Housing (strength)
- Eaton TrueTrac LSD Differential upgrade amzn.to/3O2eSv1
- Moser 1-piece Axle Kit upgrade (strength) www.summitracing.com/parts/ms...
- Motive Gear Ring and Pinion re-Gear from 3.54 to to 3.73 amzn.to/37IGrsM
- Extra Pinion Shims: amzn.to/3vuyose
- Extra Differential Side Bearing Large Shims: amzn.to/3zLT0Ph
- Drum to Disc Brake Conversion
- All new Bearings and Seals amzn.to/3uBzpiQ
- Clean and Paint the Housing
All of this is being done to prepare this axle to be reinstalled in my 1979 Jeep CJ7 which is slated to for an LS LM7 5.3L Engine swap.
Project Rowdy is a restoration on a 1979 Jeep CJ7 V8 Golden Eagle.
Pinion Depth Jig and Shim Matrix Download: bit.ly/PinionDepthJigAndShimM...
Project Rowdy Playlist: kzfaq.info?list...
UCanDoIt2 Contact: UCanDoIt2Mike@gmail.com
JeepForum Thread: www.jeepforum.com/forum/f22/pr...
Facebook Page: / projectrowdy
Music
Intro: Alex Skrindo (Alive)
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@rohanburgess3320 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing all the steps in shimming things. Great video

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! And thanks for watching! Mike

@XXNINJAKILLERX 2 жыл бұрын

I have really enjoyed all your videos. I have liked few for my 79 CJ7 project. Thanks for all your help. I have 33" tires on my jeep. The problem I have is 3.31 gears. But I think I'm going with a Ford 8.8 with.4.56 gears. #ProjectRowdy.

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Sweet! Thanks for the feedback. That will be a big jump in gearing. Have you used a calculator to determine your gearing? Crawlpedia (dot) com has a simple page that you will be able to see what your RPM range will be. Cheers... Mike

@firstdaddy 2 жыл бұрын

As always, appreciate your content. From my previous comment on the prior video, I knew when you added 39 thousands to the pinion over the factory, your pattern was going to be off. I’ve done the exact same thing. I learned that you should always start with what came out of it instead of just following the books. This video reaffirms that very well. It also proves neither of us is crazy. Great work Mike. #ProjectRowdy

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

I agree with you... Starting with your factory shims on the Pinion is probably the best approach. That Checking Distance was from the Ring and Pinion manufacturer and I had to give that a try first. Even though the true checking distance of my pinion was not marked and I was using a nominal measurement... It just didn't make sense. Just cost me some time (and practice) Appreciated you firstdaddy! Cheers.... Mike!

@luckydad3155 Жыл бұрын

I’ve binged watch your whole channel this weekend, wow thank you! What great detail and excellent content! I’ve learned so much, the details on the LS wiring diagram was amazing! Can’t wait to hear that beautiful LS run. Ive been wanting to rebuild one myself but have been scared to start, your videos will help. Thanks, John

@UCanDoIt2Mike Жыл бұрын

John, Comments like this is my reward. I love what I am doing, I love sharing what I am doing, I love hearing that someone enjoyed and became inspired to give something a try. Have fun with your projects and many thanks for taking the time to share your comment. Mike

@johnclark3498 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see ya, Mike! Timely videos as I’m building a cut-down J10 Dana 44 for the front of my CJ7. #ProjectRowdy Excited for you to get to the assembly part of your build. It’s always the best part!

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Cheers John! I will be picking your brain (way into the future) about your axle upgrades and some of your left over parts!

@theanticrust42 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed the detailed description of setting up all the shims on the diff. I've watched a ton of videos on youtube of people setting up diffs and they usually show their first attempt, and then say something like "Then it took forever and was really hard, here's the finished product!". Watching you makes me more confident to work on my own Jeep! Maybe I'll finally replace that fuel pump today. #projectrowdy

@UCanDoIt2Mike Жыл бұрын

I agree... the "Unbolt this.... skip the hard stuff... and re-tighten the bolts" information only makes it more mysterious. I was wondering if anyone could make heads or tails out of how I tracked it all. Go get dirty! Mike

@bradhvac5866 2 жыл бұрын

Great video glad to see your back

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Brad! Cheers, and thanks for following along.

@2001pontiacta 2 жыл бұрын

Another very well explained video with loads of details, can’t thank you enough for all your #ProjectRowdy video’s! Love all the Video’s!👍

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Kerry! I appreciate the kind words. Cheers.... Mike!

@bartgoins1782 2 жыл бұрын

#ProjectRowdy Reminds me of my "REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT" key chain. I'm enjoying these videos. Thanks for sharing.

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for following along Bart. Cheers to you Sir! Mike

@brokentwig 2 жыл бұрын

I love #ProjectRoudy! Can't wait to see this thing finished.

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Thank you! I can't wait either. :) Mike

@BadHorsie2 2 жыл бұрын

#ProjectRowdy You have made a lot of progress since I’ve last visited your channel. My old channel was the open air garage. Glad to see you’re still working on this! I am going back through some of the videos I missed trying to get caught up on everything you have done.

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Great to hear form you Stan! I am subscribed to TOAG, but hadn't seen any videos lately. Just checked and they are all gone. Hope all is well. Cheers! Mike

@adubbelde1 2 жыл бұрын

Purchase, LOVE IT. I use that and people have no idea what I'm talking about.

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

A term my father and grandfather used. After it came out of my mouth.... I chuckled a little bit! Cheers!

@jakewade7388 2 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate the feedback Wade. Cheers to you Sir!

@chrismoore9257 2 жыл бұрын

I have enjoy watching your channel and Project RoudI have enjoy watching your channel and Project Rowdy. #projectrowdy

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris! Cheers.... Mike!

@richardcaton7334 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, I really enjoyed the video and am looking forward to seeing it completed #Project Rowdy.

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Richard. I appreciate the kind words. Mike

@TrevorSiders 2 жыл бұрын

Nice, I have a 78 CJ-5 that your #Rowdy videos are giving the confidence to work on.

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Trevor! The main reason I try to share what I'm doing is to allow people to see/judge/critique/learn how some of these things are put together so that they may decide to do their own. Happy that you are finding some value and plan to some of your own work. These Jeeps are relatively easy to work on. You can open the engine compartment and see about every component in there.... unlike most cars today. Cheers and have fun with your CJ5 ! Mike

@ltmedic3 2 жыл бұрын

Gearing is one of the rebuilds I have yet to tackle. I've done a couple of engines and automatic transmissions, Dana 300 which I referenced your video a few times. It fun to see you back at it. #projectrowdy

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

All these projects are quite educational. I have learned so much! Have fun with your project.... and keep wheelin'. Cheers! Mike

@homey26241 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the in depth videos....working on my amc 20 now for my 79 cj5 and your vids are very helpful! #ProjectRowdy

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent timing! Glad you found them helpful. Next is the 1-piece axles and then the Drum Brakes. Cheers and have fun with your build! Mike

@DoubleRRestorations 2 жыл бұрын

Mike, Great work. I had a local guy set mine up on my 72. It just worked out that he was free and I was going out of town for work. You did a fantastic job and I always love seeing how other guys solve problems. That brace setup to crush the sleeve was nice! #ProjectRowdy

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Russell. I enjoy the problem solving of your videos as well. Some people look for the answer and some people look for how to get to the answer. When I was crushing that sleeve... My left foot was holding one bar, my right knee was pushing on the Axle tube, my right hand was making sure the pipe wrench didn't fall, and my left hand was working the nut. Luckily, I still had my chin free in the event it was needed. Looking forward to your next video!

@UCanDoIt2Mike Жыл бұрын

Russ! You were selected as the winner of the Project Rowdy Keychain for this episode! I will try to find your contact information on your channel and reach out to you via email. If not, you can reach me at ucandoit2mike@gmail.com

@DoubleRRestorations Жыл бұрын

@@UCanDoIt2Mike Awesome Mike. Sending you an email now.

@jimhoran5445 2 жыл бұрын

Nice job Mike! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Jim!

@UCanDoIt2Mike Жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching.... A list of parts and tools that I used during the rebuild of this AMC 20 Axles is listed on my Amazon Associates Store: www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-8c6a35f2 Give-Away winner: Double R Restorations

@rodneysmith6937 2 жыл бұрын

Great videos!!! I swapped out the stock gears on my AMC20 to a 4:56 set last winter. I purchased that set many years ago when the Jeep had 36" tires but I never got around to installing them until after I got new 33" tires. I don't like the drive characteristics of the 33" - 4:56 pairing so I recently purchased a set of Motive 4:10 gears that I'll be installing soon. Your videos have been a great refresher on all the little details and tricks needed to properly set up gears.

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

I was torn between moving to 3.73 or 4.10. Probably should have gone 4.10, but this will be a move in the right direction. Have fun with yours! Mike

@rodneysmith6937 2 жыл бұрын

@@UCanDoIt2Mike What size tires are you going to put on the Jeep?

@mintontruckersgarage8895 2 жыл бұрын

Love the work you been doing can't wait to see it finshed #projectrowdy

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

I really appreciate the support. Glad you are following along... Cheers! Mike

@mintontruckersgarage8895 2 жыл бұрын

@@UCanDoIt2Mike you always Inspire me to do my project but right now its on hold cause of money running low but am looking forward to getting back to it soon

@mintontruckersgarage8895 Жыл бұрын

@@UCanDoIt2Mike you always Inspire me to want to do more of my rebuild

@alanbennett7635 2 жыл бұрын

Mike - Once again / a terrific display of knowledge and an outstanding video - your video production is professional quality - Thanks PAL : #ProjectRowdy

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated. Thanks for watching. Cheers! Mike

@dennissheppard3469 Жыл бұрын

Great video, very well explained. #ProjectRowdy

@UCanDoIt2Mike Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback and glad you enjoyed. Mike

@MrBigmack08 2 жыл бұрын

Great job! #ProjectRowdy

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks! Mike

@adubbelde1 2 жыл бұрын

Your grinder looks a lot like the one my dad had and that I inherited. It's probably 40 years old. A couple of months ago I turned it on and it went up in smoke :)

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

Too funny…. I inherited this one from my dad as well. Now just waiting for it to smoke! Cheers

@masonmashburn4655 5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great informative videos Will you have one on ur clutch set up? I’m running the 5.3 & AX 15 and have some issues

@UCanDoIt2Mike 5 ай бұрын

I will…. But it might be a little while before I get to that. After my current effort of completing the Tub bottom, I going to start assembling the frame suspension and axles. Shortly after that I’ll get to assembling the engine, trans and core case with all the goodies. I believe I already have purchased the slave side of the hydraulic clutch that I’m going with. It’s all based on the Advanced Adapters bell housing that I will be using.

@mrweeby1961 2 жыл бұрын

I've been watching AMC 20 videos for reference because my 80 CJ has oil leak on the passenger wheel AND it has 2:73 gears. Originally the tires were 28" tall. I got mine and it has 30" tall tires and is really boggy accelerating. This is with a 304 V8 and 4 speed manual trans. with a 1 to 1 4th gear. I have a set of 31" tires for it now so it will be even worse. I want it for street driving, some highway driving, towing a light trailer and some light off road trails. I've looked at gearing calculators telling me engine RPM at 65mph with "x" gear ratios. It looks like a 3:5x or 3:73 will work best. I know you're far away from finishing yours for a direct answer on your new gear setup but do you remember what RPM your jeep was running at highway speed with the 3:54 gears along with what tire size you were running? I think it helps to talk to people that are actually driving them. Thanks!

@UCanDoIt2Mike 2 жыл бұрын

For 30 Years, my jeep had 31" tires, 304 V8, T18A with 1:1 4th Trans, and 3.54 gears. But I do not remember what the RPMs where. On Highway, I only took it to 55Mph. I was not very knowledgeable or thought much about Rear Gearing, but I Do Not remember ever thinking that there was an issue. I also used the Gear Calculators and found it interesting that many are using 2200-2300 RPMs at highway speed (65 or 70). I actually jumped in my 2014 F-150 and took it to 70MPH and found it was running at 1700. That made me more confused with the technical approach. I am going to 33" tires and believe my right choice should be either 3.73 or 4.10. I went with 3.73. My new Jeep configuration will be 5.3L-V8 (twice the HP or original), AX15 with .79 final drive ratio, and the 3.73. I still will probably max out at 65MPH on highway (It's a Jeep) and feel, I will have enough torque to pull the hills. Hope this helps. You can check back with me when I get it on the road.... but you will probably bet me. I'm completely disassembled. Mike

@mrweeby1961 2 жыл бұрын

Just like you I am looking at what my modern Hemi powered truck and Challenger tach at 65-70 mph on the highway and obviously its just like you mention, a lot lower RPM than the calculators we're talking about. While the RPM the calculators give as ideal are not really high, they aren't low either and wouldn't help with fuel economy. If I had an overdrive trans. like you're using I would pick a lower gear ratio maybe. I'm still a ways from getting it back on the road. It has the old crappy motorcraft ignition still and last time I started it the engine wouldn't shut off... the coil was still hot/getting voltage keeping the engine running. I just idled it down and choked off the airflow to the carb. to shut it off. IF, when I run the engine again, it's ok I'll be swapping to an HEI distributor and scrapping the old ignition parts. Anyway, it's a work in progress and I'm trying to forward think of what I may need to do to get it where I want it. A big shock is what parts cost now! These videos are a big help. Glad you're doing them.