Installing locking differential into truck and need to cut part of the diff to clear!

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  1. JamesMc84

    JamesMc84 Bobtail Member

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    i attached a picture. What is the best way to cut this out? What tool/s should I use?
     

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  3. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    No, no and even more no.

    Never had to cut a housing to install a diff. Somethings not right.......
     
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  4. lester

    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    @Goodysnap i installed a locking diff in my rear axle, did not have one before and I had to clearance the housing just like he show in the picture. Would not have been able to get the center section in without doing so. I can't remember but might have even needed the clearance to operate. The extra room was for the sliding locker gear or whatever you would call that.

    I used a grinder, took me probably an hour. Guess I could have used the torch
     
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    lester Midwest's #1 Feed Hauler

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    Screenshot_20201105-032857_Chrome.jpg to get that slider to clear is why it needs cut out. @Goodysnap my locker seems to be not functioning exactly right, acts like the gears are not fully engaging and I can feel it lock and then slip and lock again. Its only about a year old and I've tried to be easy on it when using. Only in low traction situations. Any ideas?
     
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  6. Goodysnap

    Goodysnap Road Train Member

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    Ahhh.....Never would of thought of that.


    More clarification from the OP would have made that much easier to understand if thats the case.

    If he needs to ask how to do it. He probably shouldnt be.......
     
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  7. Goodysnap

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    I would check air pressure to the cylinder. Sound like the dogs on the collars are rounded off ?
     
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  8. spsauerland

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    First check would put pressure gauge teed @ locker cylinder and see if getting full air.
     
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  9. JamesMc84

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    It’s a locking diff that this truck never had. It’s required to get it in
     
  10. JamesMc84

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    I was thinking a grinder. Just wanted to see if anyone that has done it before had any suggestions
     
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