heyitsTaJay

is it hard? can it be done in my garage from home or should i take it to a shop?

any install write-ups....


TIA J

Scalpel

iTrader: (4)

If you have a jack and some jackstands you can do it at home. It's really easy.

• Jack and support the car
• remove the wheels
• remove and hang calipers out of the way, remove rotors
• remove parking brake cables
• put a jack under the rear and raise it a bit
• loosen the lower shock nuts and slide the shocks out
• remove torque arm
• remove driveshaft
• slide the brakelines out of their holders so they're free from the rear
• remove PHB
• remove LCAs
• remove misc electrical connectors
• Slowly lower the rear out after you have checked for no left over connections or brake lines attached

Install is reverse of removal.

heyitsTaJay

would u pay 350 to have it done?

Scalpel

iTrader: (4)

Nope. I have the tools and patience to do it.

That's probably a "fair" rate, though.

Tranzor

It's easy, just time consuming... rear end swap can be done in about 4 hours on your own.

Me and a couple of friends of mine completed two rear end swaps in under 6 hours, so it helps having an extra set of hands or two.

Tech

iTrader: (1)

Do the shock bolts last when removing. You can let the rear hang on just the shocks while you take everything else apart. If you have problems with re-installing the torque arm, jack the rear end up and down until the bolts slide through the TA/rear end.