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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 07:57 PM
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Default Changing rear end--86

Any one have any suggestions or tips on how to make this project a little easier
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 08:34 PM
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Lift the car up SECURELY and rest on Jackstands as high as you can.
The higher it will be, the easier it will be to lie down or sit udnerneath losening bolts..
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 09:17 PM
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MR NUKE --since your the only one that replied Ill say thanks. I do have it SECURELY up high ---awaiting the completion of my 383--- but I want to change out my 307s for 343s Thats about the only thing that I havent done yet. Ill get it done --but just thought -if there was anyone out there that has done thisI could pick up some advice . This is learn as I go. TKS
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 09:40 PM
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I hope you are installing a Dana44 into your car.
Otherwise you are on borrowed time with a Dana36 with 3.43's and a 383 engine..
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:05 PM
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Look in the tech section.. There is a very detailed right up on it. Ski dwn it is the author.
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 10:28 PM
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Look in the tech section.. There is a very detailed right up on it. Ski dwn it is the author.
:iagree: It's a pretty comprehensive writeup. I did it a few months ago and found it to be pretty straightforward........no pitfalls that I recall
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