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04-18-2012, 09:06 PM
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rear axle rebuild
so i recently (term is used loosely) blew up my rear axle. i got a new used rear end and it needed a rebuild so i too it to a shop. needless to say 350 dollar rebuild turned into an 850 dollar rebuild. so now i am faced with doin it myself. i would love some tips. im pretty mechanically inclined so i know i can do it. any help is very welcome. thanks yall!
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04-18-2012, 09:53 PM
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Re: rear axle rebuild
Moved to E&D for more input, plus a bump
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04-18-2012, 10:15 PM
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Re: rear axle rebuild
What rear axle?
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04-19-2012, 08:37 AM
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Re: rear axle rebuild
Here's a decent article I'm using to advise my 12-bolt rebuild... (Presuming you're running a 12-bolt)
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/d...ntial_install/
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04-19-2012, 09:15 AM
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Re: rear axle rebuild
GM factory service manuals have very good instructions on the procedure and tools required to do the job right
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04-19-2012, 02:03 PM
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Re: rear axle rebuild
usin the reg ol 12 bolt
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Re: rear axle rebuild
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'cuz chicks dig scars... My 1972 GMC 1500 Super Custom (Creeping Death) "long term" build thread. The Rebuild of Creeping Death after the wreck Quote:
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04-19-2012, 09:06 PM
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Re: rear axle rebuild
thanks alot yall. hopefully ill be able to get it put together
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