rearend upgrades
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 23
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From: edmond oklahoma
rearend upgrades
Trying to figure out best way to upgrade rear suspension in stages this spring/summer so i can finally get my car back on the road after 15 years in garage and not wait till next year when i plan on putting my 383 stroker/tranny and having my diff built. I have got my 360# spring,bilstein shocks, 550 fronts that i am putting in next weekend. Next thing is my t/a bushings look like they need replaced and i have a slightly bent strut rod on drivers side so probly a t/a rebuild and strut rods next on list. I guess my question is should i really do the rear diff,u joints..etc and all upgrades at same time to save money longrun (alignment and whatever else). I really want to get it on the road this summer before my drivetrain upgrades next year. Trying to get my car ready this year for next springs motor swap. Thanks (sorry for long post)
Safety Car
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Seattle Washington
Start from the inside out. Tear everything out of the rear end and replace all the Bushings. Clean up all the Components and put it all back in and have it Aligned. Next Year when You want to rebuild or Change the rear Pumpkin all the hard work will already be done. The Stuck bolts will be gone, everything will be clean and You can remember how it all came apart. There will not be any need to re align it.
Thread Starter
Heel & Toe
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 23
Likes: 2
From: edmond oklahoma
Start from the inside out. Tear everything out of the rear end and replace all the Bushings. Clean up all the Components and put it all back in and have it Aligned. Next Year when You want to rebuild or Change the rear Pumpkin all the hard work will already be done. The Stuck bolts will be gone, everything will be clean and You can remember how it all came apart. There will not be any need to re align it.
