fatbillybob

I have always taken out the motor or the torque tube or the rear end as single pieces to repair. Since I am doing a complete driveline refresh I decided to see if I could pull the whole driveline as one piece. The answer is you can and it is way easier and faster to remove the entire driveline than single pieces of it. I welded up a frame to hold the driveline and removed the electrical connections and lifted the chassis off the drivetrain. Now I can roll the drivetrain around the garage and work on it much easier. So for those with a lift that's my FYI.

96CollectorSport

I agree! Even if you just need to do a motor it's easier to drop the whole driveline as long as you have a cart to work with.
One thing I would add is that it's easier to disconnect the wiring from the chassis and connecting everything before you set the body back on top. You have to disconnect from the bottom of the fuse panel and the ECU but it makes for cleaner routing and easier connections.

fatbillybob

That's a good idea! I take a good look at that tip. Thanks.

Quickshift_C5

Man...wish I had a lift. Removing drivetrain components on Jack stands got old a long time ago!

tmtraylor

I zoomed in on the photo and it looks like the cart you made just supports the flat flange on cradle? Anything fancier than that?

Very slick!

fatbillybob

Nope totally quick and low tech. Made from 1.75" tube and some 2" tube as a receiver. This way I can take it apart in the middle and out away in the shed. I have 1" tube welded to the upright square tubes that sticks up and engages the holes in the craddles.

SocalC5Z

Nice work Carl. Might be nice to see some close up's of the contact points between the cradles and the frame.