Jim,
I believe in making things as easy on myself as possible. So, I built a
very simple rear axle dolly out of 2 x 4's and four swiveling casters. The
idea is to lower the rearend onto the dolly and then roll it out from under
the car. I used it when I rebuilt the rearend, when I sandblasted it and
painted it. I'm telling you, it's a wonderful tool. It makes removing and
reinstalling the rearend a one man job.
Keith
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Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 11:09:33 -0800 (PST)
OK friends,
This mid-30s old man is doing his first rear-end
removal and replacement.. Any do's don'ts that anyone
would like to share BEFORE I get this thing out?
Nothing like being excited and scared $hitless at the
same time.
Regards,
Jim
'66 Malibu
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Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 14:37:01 -0500
Good luck Jim! I know what you mean, I felt just like that building my 396.
I was real nervous until it came to life on the dyno. You're going to do a
great job.
Larry Shouse
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Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear-end swap: the time has come
OK friends,
This mid-30s old man is doing his first rear-end
removal and replacement.. Any do's don'ts that anyone
would like to share BEFORE I get this thing out?
Nothing like being excited and scared $hitless at the
same time.
Regards,
Jim
'66 Malibu
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Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 21:20:32 +0100
Jim,
I like to put new bushings in the new rearend (if they are not there
already) as I have never been able to take bushings out of a rearend
without
hurting them.
Removal is quite easy,I use to remove the items like this:
parking brake cables,
Brake hose
Lower shock mounts
Drivveshaft off (put a plug or a spare yoke in the trans so it wont leak)
I like to loosen the a-arm bolts before rising the car
Raise the car under the pumpkin and put it on jackstands (at the frame)
Lower the jack a bit and take the a-arm bolts out and watch the rearend
fall
to the floor (I did it laying underneath and thats NOT reccomended :O)
Take the a-arm and springs off and move them over to the new rearend.
And start reading backwards from here
Take it easy because its heavy
Have Fun
André
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Sent: 9. desember 2005 20:10
To: Chevelle Group
Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear-end swap: the time has come
OK friends,
This mid-30s old man is doing his first rear-end
removal and replacement.. Any do's don'ts that anyone
would like to share BEFORE I get this thing out?
Nothing like being excited and scared $hitless at the
same time.
Regards,
Jim
'66 Malibu
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Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 21:22:12 +0100
Its just me being a stranger, they are called trailing arms, not a-arms
Sorry for the mess
Have Fun
André
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Good luck Jim! I know what you mean, I felt just like that building my 396.
I was real nervous until it came to life on the dyno. You're going to do a
great job.
Larry Shouse
----- Original Message -----
From: "J. Brady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Chevelle Group" <[email protected]>
Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 2:09 PM
Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear-end swap: the time has come
> OK friends,
>
> This mid-30s old man is doing his first rear-end
> removal and replacement.. Any do's don'ts that anyone
> would like to share BEFORE I get this thing out?
>
> Nothing like being excited and scared $hitless at the
> same time.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jim
> '66 Malibu
>
>
>
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Date: Fri, 09 Dec 2005 15:56:49 -0500
Be Careful. Make sure to use jack-stands on the frame. I use a jack
under the pumpkin. Once everything is loose try to have a friend help
balance the unit as you lower the jack.
Walt
http://www.personal.kent.edu/~wbainey/CHEVELLE.htm
----- Original Message -----
From: "J. Brady" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Friday, December 9, 2005 2:09 pm
Subject: [Chevelle-list] rear-end swap: the time has come
> OK friends,
>
> This mid-30s old man is doing his first rear-end
> removal and replacement.. Any do's don'ts that anyone
> would like to share BEFORE I get this thing out?
>
> Nothing like being excited and scared $hitless at the
> same time.
>
> Regards,
>
> Jim
> '66 Malibu
>
>
>
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