Another rear end rebuild...
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Joined: Aug 2005
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From: SF North Bay California
Another rear end rebuild...
I am nearing the last stages of reassembling my rear end (78 Silver Anniversary).
I removed the entire diff and 3rd member and had the diff professionally rebuilt (1 new yoke, all new bearings, seals and clutches).
I have purchased, but not yet installed Eckler's Heavy Duty Strut Rod Kit, Rear Crossmember Cushions and Front Differential Bracket Mounting Kit.
I am also replacing the 4 halfshaft u-joints with Axle Shaft U-Joints.
So my questions are...the strut rod kit says it comes with instructions...but does not. Anything that's not obvious I should know about them before installing?
What else is HIGHLY recommended when doing the rear end? What other parts are must haves?
Thanks in advance,
-Fed
I removed the entire diff and 3rd member and had the diff professionally rebuilt (1 new yoke, all new bearings, seals and clutches).
I have purchased, but not yet installed Eckler's Heavy Duty Strut Rod Kit, Rear Crossmember Cushions and Front Differential Bracket Mounting Kit.
I am also replacing the 4 halfshaft u-joints with Axle Shaft U-Joints.
So my questions are...the strut rod kit says it comes with instructions...but does not. Anything that's not obvious I should know about them before installing?
What else is HIGHLY recommended when doing the rear end? What other parts are must haves?
Thanks in advance,
-Fed
Last edited by Federot; Aug 30, 2005 at 12:06 PM.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,662
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
Since the trailing arms have been done the struts should come off without much trouble. I couldn't get mine off until I got the t. arms off. Sounds like you have everything you need. Good luck!
Bernie
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