how easy is it to change gears by yourself?
Nov 15, 2003 | 05:47 AM
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The rear diff is easy (done mine a few times). Disconnect driveshaft and brake lines, slide axles out and support (don't let them rest on the seals, you will damage them), remove 3rd. Reverse process to install.
I don't have a front one, but from what I hear they are heavy (like 80 lbs) but relativly easy.
Todd
I don't have a front one, but from what I hear they are heavy (like 80 lbs) but relativly easy.
Todd
Nov 15, 2003 | 06:07 AM
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Rear is about an hour of work. Like Todd said disconnect brake lines, remove 4 nuts at either end of the axle housing and pull brake/axle assemblies out, remove thirdmember.
The IFS front is a little more involved, but not that bad. After you get the truck on jackstands you connect your work lead to a good clean spot on the frame and then proceed to cut the diff/suspension brackets off with the plasma torch.
The IFS front is a little more involved, but not that bad. After you get the truck on jackstands you connect your work lead to a good clean spot on the frame and then proceed to cut the diff/suspension brackets off with the plasma torch.
Nov 15, 2003 | 06:13 AM
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Originally posted by Shane
Rear is about an hour of work. Like Todd said disconnect brake lines, remove 4 nuts at either end of the axle housing and pull brake/axle assemblies out, remove thirdmember.
The IFS front is a little more involved, but not that bad. After you get the truck on jackstands you connect your work lead to a good clean spot on the frame and then proceed to cut the diff/suspension brackets off with the plasma torch.
Rear is about an hour of work. Like Todd said disconnect brake lines, remove 4 nuts at either end of the axle housing and pull brake/axle assemblies out, remove thirdmember.
The IFS front is a little more involved, but not that bad. After you get the truck on jackstands you connect your work lead to a good clean spot on the frame and then proceed to cut the diff/suspension brackets off with the plasma torch.
one that fits a d44
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