how hard is it to install a 10-bolt?
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how hard is it to install a 10-bolt?
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
any install write-ups....
TIA J
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Originally Posted by 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
any install write-ups....
TIA J
- 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
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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.
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.
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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.