Posted by Ron S. (IP: 152.163.207.66) on August 03, 1999 at 20:47:01:
In Reply to: Big Three Part 3 - Swapping out the Rear End posted by Mark on August 03, 1999 at 10:16:49:
I find it a LOT easier to just swap the ENTIRE rear axle assy. Disconnect the E-Brake cables at the "union" under the car (the little "C" shaped thingies that the "ball end" fits into toward the front of the driveshaft), disconnect the flexible brake line, disconnect the driveshaft and remove the 8 U-Bolt nuts(they hold the axle to the spring). A helper and a floor jack will make it easier, but I have done it on my own...took a lot of sweat (and swearing, as I recall)..Oh yeah, almost forgot, you have to remove the wheels to fit the axle out from "in" the springs (the axle mounts on "top" of the spring). An even "easier" suggestion is swapping it springs and all (heavier duty springs on the 4dr!), VOILA! instant suspension "upgrade"...again, it's just my $.03!!!