Thread: Puma ATB install

So, I've got an Ashcroft ATB sitting here in a complete third member ready to go in the front of the Puma.

Anyone got the skinny on the install? I'm thinking drain the diff, pull the front half shafts out a few inches (not sure the best way to go about this?), drop the prop and that's about it?

Any gaskets needed? Looks like the flange is currently sealed with Silkaflex or similar?

Pretty much. The diff housing should have a gasket and you'll need some to get the halfshafts out. There are a few different ways to do that....

Probably the least work is to unbolt the swivels from the axle tubes, but it is heavy and awkward. The "book" method is to take off the hubs and stub axles. It has the advantage of letting you overhaul the hubs at the same time.