The Stovebolt Site Forums The Shop Area Driveline torque tube removal?

Gene, thanks for the pics, it helps alot even if I don't go down this road. I am not ready to give full disclosure as to my intentions as most will think I am goofy. I am not needing a different ratio at this time. Dumb question, but a 55-62 bolts right in? Is the 55-62 complete rear the same width as the 46?

Anyway, How is the pinion located and bearings preloaded? It looks like you press the bearings on the pinion like newer ones and then does it get pressed into the pumpkin and the shims between the bearing and the housing to set depth? I am used to a crush sleeve to set preload but didn't see what I thought was one. Is that a nut on the pinion shaft?

jason