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Old 02-15-2012, 10:48 AM
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Before sending to Van Steel:


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General question: I have an AIM for all of my torque specs. Do any fasteners need thread lock compound for re-assembly to the car?
Old 02-15-2012, 12:21 PM
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That is just gorgeous. I love freshly restored parts that look better then factory. Thread locker on any fastener with no lock washer. Anything with a lock washer gets anti seize.
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Old 02-15-2012, 01:42 PM
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Jealous...
Old 02-16-2012, 06:01 PM
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can you elaborate on the cost my friend thanks
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Originally Posted by forman
can you elaborate on the cost my friend thanks
Don't have the invoice in front of me, but the pricing was spot on with their online catalog. IIRC, it was less than $600 for the diff rebuild (included new posi clutches, seals, bearings, set-up, & refinish), $375ish each for the trailing arms (ss parking brake hardware, bushings, bearings, dust shields, rotors, and powder coating / refinishing), and $90 each for the halfshafts (refinish & new Spicer solid U-Joints).

My side yokes and spindles were also shot, and those cost extra to replace.

Also got a 10% discount for being a CF member.

Dan, Paul, and the guys get a lot of good reviews on this forum, and I'm definitely very pleased as well.

One more thing... if you do consider sending your stuff to them, or anyone else, consider shipping prices in your cost estimates... it was nearly $300 for UPS Ground from Tulsa, OK to Clearwater, FL.

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Awesome!.... Looks great!

I just installed the diff in my project and plan on installing the suspension this weekend. It looks even better on the car! LOL...

They do absolutely great work. Forgot to mention they ship you the diff lube as well..Luckily, I live in Florida so the shipping costs were lower but...yes... It's expensive to ship.

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