28 spline 8.8 4.56 gear install cross pin question

[countryboy]

here goes i am going to install 4.56 gears in my 8.8 and when i ordered the gears summit told me i needed the notched cross pin. i done have it but after some more research i found that i can just grind the ends of the ring gear a little and the factory cross pin will fit. my question is i done have the notched cross pin on hand and installing a lock-rite while i am at it should i use the notched cross pin since i am using a lock-rite.

 

[scotts90ranger]

no, the notched cross pins are a pain in the rear and look WEAK, just dremel the point of the ring gear tooth in the way. if you do want a notched cross pin, I have one slightly modified to work with an aussie locker I'll get rid of... I ordered it and made it work before I decided to put in a unmodified cross pin in.

 

[countryboy]

thx for the info just looked at the notched cross pin and seems to be case hardened. and the package is opened and it says no return if opened so i guess i will just have it on hand

 

[scotts90ranger]

sounds like we did the same thing

use the stock cross pin, 4.56 shouldn't require much modification.

 

[-Nathan-]

yes. just grind a tad off the corner of the ring gear. The part you grind off wont even come into contact with the pinion. I did with a 4" angle grinder, on numerous axles Ive setup.