sm465

[karlbenz]

looking for tools,tips and tricks. My second gear syn is shot. other than that it seems to work fine. I didn't see any issues with the gears when I had it open before installing it. What special tools will I need, and which kit would you suggest?

Thanks

[400/400]

When you say second gear, are you counting L,1,2,3 or ,1,2,3,4?

[Getter-Done]

This website in the link below has a great Identification chart.
If you think it may have been swapped at some point.

Link: https://www.drivetrain.com/parts-cat...on-rebuild-kit

[karlbenz]

Originally Posted by 400/400

when you say second gear, are you counting l,1,2,3 or ,1,2,3,4?

l,1,2,3

[karlbenz]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

This website in the link below has a great Identification chart.
If you think it may have been swapped at some point.

Link: https://www.drivetrain.com/parts-cat...on-rebuild-kit

It's been swapped. I bought it on marketplace and swapped it into my truck

[Getter-Done]

Both These places have a good price for the rebuild kit.

The 2nd one has more parts and it's also About $100 more.

Depends on how much yours needs and how far you want to go with the rebuild.

Link: https://www.allstategear.com/SM465-T...show=30&page=1

Link: https://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/...s/sm465-parts/

[karlbenz]

Originally Posted by Getter-Done

Both These places have a good price for the rebuild kit.

The 2nd one has more parts and it's also About $100 more.

Depends on how much yours needs and how far you want to go with the rebuild.

Link: https://www.allstategear.com/SM465-T...show=30&page=1

Link: https://www.novak-adapt.com/catalog/...s/sm465-parts/

Thanks for the links. Looks like I gotta tear the main shaft down completely to get to the second gear synchro.

[kwmech]

You need a press (a decent sized one) to get the main shaft apart, along with some spreader plates that will fit under the gear. 2 ( i think ) of the gears are held on by the main shaft bushings, so the only way to get it apart is to press the gear off and the bushing at the same time. You also need a strong pair of snap ring pliers.

[karlbenz]

Originally Posted by kwmech

You need a press (a decent sized one) to get the main shaft apart, along with some spreader plates that will fit under the gear. 2 ( i think ) of the gears are held on by the main shaft bushings, so the only way to get it apart is to press the gear off and the bushing at the same time. You also need a strong pair of snap ring pliers.

Thanks. I'm not looking forward to this at all. I'm gonna swap my front and rear ends before I get into that