Jim, I just replaced my rear end. I did it like you said but when I tighten the control arms I still had jack stands under the frame and used floor jack to lift rear end up about 1" inch and then tighten all bolts!!! Will this work or should I loosen up all bolts and do it the way you did it??????
Doug 66 Chevelle 406 SBC ________________________________ From: Jim H. Thompson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2007 7:54 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] 12 Bolt Install Support the car on jack stands. Try to find two floor jacks and lift the rear by the axel tubes. Attach the upper control arms first. Do not tighten all the way. Next the brake line. Then the lower control arms. Slip in the springs, raise the rear to hold the springs in, not compressed. Slip in the sway bar and tighten. The shocks are next, tighten. Now remove the floor jacks and place jack stands under the axel tubes. (This would be a good time to bleed the brakes.) Remove the jack stands from the car frame,. You want a full load on the jack stands under the axel. Now torque the control arm bolts. 20 ft lbs, 40 ft lbs and finally 60 ft lbs. Start at the top and work down side to side. Take your time that is a lot of weight if you lose control. Jim From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of langus Sent: Friday, April 13, 2007 9:47 PM To: Chevelle Chat Forum Subject: [Chevelle-list] 12 Bolt Install I will be installing my freshly rebuilt 12 bolt this weekend in the chevelle! I was wondering if you guys had any tips, tricks, ideas or suggestions for me before I dive in head first?!? I know it is fairly straight forward but having a few tricks up my sleeve never hurts! Thank you for your time. Ryan
