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Dec 23, 2002 | 07:26 PM

buschman

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What do I need for a Rear Install

The Strange 12 bolt should be coming in in less than 2 weeks. What will I need for the install? I'm sending Strange my axles/relucter rings and backing plates. So as far as I know I will be shipped a rear that is ready to be bolted up. I'm assuming the rear comes dry and I'll need to get some fluids? Can you guys give me the list of stuff I will need to have for the install? If I need fluids, how much and what kind?

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Mike B.

Dec 24, 2002 | 01:59 PM

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Re: What do I need for a Rear Install

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Dec 24, 2002 | 03:17 PM

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Re: What do I need for a Rear Install

Mike... let me know. I can help.

Strange ships them with fluids...

It's very straight forward. Literally unbolt the old one.. bolt up the new one.

If you got the girdle.. The swaybar will need spacers. I have a spare set you can have...

that's about it.

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Dec 24, 2002 | 09:45 PM

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Re: What do I need for a Rear Install

You will need nothing except paint if you plan on painting it first.Bolt's up very easily.

OOP's-you'll need to install the U-joint on your driveshaft.

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Dec 25, 2002 | 12:06 AM

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Re: What do I need for a Rear Install

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Slowhawk:
You will need nothing except paint if you plan on painting it first.Bolt's up very easily.

OOP's-you'll need to install the U-joint on your driveshaft.<hr /></blockquote>Is this something I'll need beforehand? Can you tell me more about this U-Joint. Do I need a special kind of paint. What do you guys suggest?

John, thanks for the offer. I just may take you up on it. I'll shoot you an e-mail.

Thanks,
Mike

Dec 25, 2002 | 07:26 AM

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Re: What do I need for a Rear Install

I used POR15 paint.The U-joint comes with the rear.So you need to press out the one in the shaft and replace it with the new one.No big deal,I hammered mine out.Took about 15 minutes to do the whole U-joint job.

Dec 25, 2002 | 10:29 PM

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Re: What do I need for a Rear Install

<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by Slowhawk:
I used POR15 paint.The U-joint comes with the rear.So you need to press out the one in the shaft and replace it with the new one.No big deal,I hammered mine out.Took about 15 minutes to do the whole U-joint job.<hr /></blockquote>Sweet, I've changed these joints twice on two friends Mustangs. I hope the GM shaft is just as easy. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />

Mike