2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Tone ring repair:

[MDEVENS]

The tone ring on my 97 4x4 w/4wheel ABS has several damaged teeth. I dressed them up with a file, but the ABS still comes on. It's my understanding, you cannot buy just the tone ring. You have to buy the stub shaft w/tone ring on. I'm considering building up the damaged teeth with weld then, reshape them. Has anyone tried repairing it this way.

mike

 

[B.G. Smith]

The pick up is a coil with voltage present and when the teeth pass a small current is generated, this is what the system reads so if you can get the teeth back to near where they were it should work. bg

 

[MDEVENS]

B. G. ; Thanks for your reply. My concern is, would welding the ring change it's characteristics,

 

[B.G. Smith]

B. G. ; Thanks for your reply. My concern is, would welding the ring change it's characteristics,

Not for it's purpose as long as you use carbon steel or iron metal. bg

 

[MDEVENS]

I'll weld it up and see. If it works, I've saved a bunch. I'll post how I made out.

Thanks, Mike

 

[TBartlett1]

Try Randys Ring & Pinion I bought a new tone ring for my Jeep Grand Cherokee for approx $7. 00. They are available.

 

[MDEVENS]

Thanks to every one for your help. TBartlett1, I called Randy's ring and Pinion was able to order a new tone ring for about $11. 00+s/h. Nice people.

Mike