HIGH SPEED GEAR SWAP With Photos, 1995 A-0

[coachgeo]

searching TM's but someone here may be faster than I will find it. If so please speak up.

In the hub do you load/pack anything else with grease beside bearings prior to putting in hub oil?

UPDATE: the TM just says pack the bearings. Does not mention anything special about grease that I saw. (no reference number etc.) we used marine wheel bearing grease cause of salt in our area (rust belt here)

TM 9-2320- 365-20-3 section/page 10-7

 

[Suprman]

You inspired me to swap in my set. Actually I paid someone else to do it. A bit more than I could do myself without screwing something up. I had feared a loss of low end power in exchange for higher top end. Not the case at all. I think the truck is quicker now. The engine can actually work in its power band instead of just zipping thru the gears. I did synthetic fluid in both axles and the front hubs also.

 

[fuzzytoaster]

You inspired me to swap in my set. Actually I paid someone else to do it. A bit more than I could do myself without screwing something up. I had feared a loss of low end power in exchange for higher top end. Not the case at all. I think the truck is quicker now. The engine can actually work in its power band instead of just zipping thru the gears. I did synthetic fluid in both axles and the front hubs also.

Who'd you find to do it? I'm not having any luck in my area.

 

[coachgeo]

Who'd you find to do it? I'm not having any luck in my area.

Suprman (Will)'s person is probably far far from you... since Will is in Connecticut and your in TX

 

[Suprman]

Local driveline shop. They do driveline stuff on big loaders and other heavy equip.

 

[Pointman0853]

Follow up note: So its been a while since completing this project. The difference continues to amaze. Quieter, better fuel mileage, better drive-ability, Etc...
Sounds like the supply of Caiman Gear sets is slowly drying up. Good luck to those contemplating this change. So worth it!

Pointman