Grimes

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Okay, here's the deal - finally got all the stuff for the gear swap, and want to attempt the swap myself. I have access to a dial indicator w/ magnetic base, and can get the car up on jackstands pretty high.

The only thing I am concerned with is not being able to torque down the pinion nut enough. I have a breaker bar ratchet with a 3' long pipe which can give a whole crapload of torque.

Will I have enough space to swing it? Also, how did you guys hold the pinion still (no air tools) - jam the yolk against the car?

Should I pay someone to do this? Not to toot my own horn, but I am very mechanically inclined and not afraid to endure pain, lol.

keliente

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Technically you can do this on jackstands...what a huge pain in the rear it would be, though. Not just torquing the pinion nut, but also you don't have much room to swing when you are removing/installing bearing races. I would see about either renting a lift, or paying someone else to do it...

Grimes

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yeah, I had a feeling you would say that. I'm pretty near cartek, maybe I'll try them. I just hope they won't bend me over when it comes to cost.

Thanks for your help btw, and saw you sold the car....lol. nice catfish you got there.

8a8mfh

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Then you can do it. I've done several on jack stands.

keliente

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I bet that made for a sore back/shoulders the next day

Grimes

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haha, nice, thanks for all the input guys/gals. I'll tell you all how it goes. hopefully july 4th weekend I can get it sorted out!