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Old 05-01-2008, 07:53 AM
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Default I just pulled both axles and rebuilt both the outer joints and re-installed them....
on my car last night in about 2.5 hours.
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Old 05-01-2008, 08:07 AM
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i didn't need to
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Old 05-01-2008, 08:10 AM
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Default Thanks everyone!
Axle ordered! Looks like I need to find someone to help me install!
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Default Yikes, how about this procedure....
-crack axle bolt
-jack car up
-unbolt from tranny
-jack up the wheel under lower ball joint to normal ride height.
-have a helper turn the steering wheel all the way to one side
-pull out the axle
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:18 AM
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DING - best procedure ... took me 10 minutes on a lift with airtool and friend
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Old 05-01-2008, 10:37 AM
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Default Anyway you could help me out next week sometime or weekend for 10 minutes?
I would really appreciate it. I should be getting it in tues/wednesday. I'll get dinner/ lunch whatever.
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Old 05-01-2008, 11:53 AM
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I have Raxles in my car they are nice better that teh cheap china ones
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Old 05-01-2008, 12:22 PM
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sure ... add beer and its a deal. do u have access to lift/air tools?
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Old 05-01-2008, 12:27 PM
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and no access tolift/air tools. I was hoping you had that access! haha
sorry. lost cause now?
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Old 05-02-2008, 06:40 AM
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Default i have airtools and big jackstands in my garage, but im currently parting out a car so im busy
can u wait a week?
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