URGENT!!! PLEASE HELP!!!

Gearhead999 · 07-16-2001, 07:38 PM

To change everything with new springs, on the ground. Probably the best part of an afternoon. Do youself a favor and start soaking the spring "U" bolts and eye bolts with a good penatrating oil like PB Blaster. Do it everyday for a few days. It will make the removal a whole lot easier.

The slip yoke should go in the back of the transmission aproximatly half way with the car on the ground and the weight of the car on the wheels. This will give it room to slip in and out as the car goes over dips and humps.

If you have to cut the driveshaft this is when you'll find out. I had mine cut and balanced for about $50-60.

I would double check the rear U joint. In fact just replace it, while you have it out. You have to make sure that it, the rear u-joint on the driveshaft, will fit the yoke on the new "9" rear. If not get the right one.

Also, does the new rear of brakes and brake lines?? Are you reusing yours off the 8 inch?? If you are, no problem. But, the steel lines may be rusty, soak them with PB Blaster too. You may op to change them to new with the new rear too. Also, the brake hose too.

Don't forget to hook up the breather.

Run the new rear on jackstands for 10-15 minutes or so before you take it out on the road. This will run in the gears and clutch packs. I'm sure you're adding friction modifier too.

Have fun, burn the tires off it then. Oh, yeah one word of warning...Watch the wet road till you get the feel of it. It WILL FISH TAIL when wet.

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07-16-2001, 07:38 PM	#8
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	To change everything with new springs, on the ground. Probably the best part of an afternoon. Do youself a favor and start soaking the spring "U" bolts and eye bolts with a good penatrating oil like PB Blaster. Do it everyday for a few days. It will make the removal a whole lot easier. The slip yoke should go in the back of the transmission aproximatly half way with the car on the ground and the weight of the car on the wheels. This will give it room to slip in and out as the car goes over dips and humps. If you have to cut the driveshaft this is when you'll find out. I had mine cut and balanced for about $50-60. I would double check the rear U joint. In fact just replace it, while you have it out. You have to make sure that it, the rear u-joint on the driveshaft, will fit the yoke on the new "9" rear. If not get the right one. Also, does the new rear of brakes and brake lines?? Are you reusing yours off the 8 inch?? If you are, no problem. But, the steel lines may be rusty, soak them with PB Blaster too. You may op to change them to new with the new rear too. Also, the brake hose too. Don't forget to hook up the breather. Run the new rear on jackstands for 10-15 minutes or so before you take it out on the road. This will run in the gears and clutch packs. I'm sure you're adding friction modifier too. Have fun, burn the tires off it then. Oh, yeah one word of warning...Watch the wet road till you get the feel of it. It WILL FISH TAIL when wet. [This message has been edited by Gearhead999 (edited 07-16-2001).]