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bkquill · 12-15-2010, 12:42 PM

Hey guys, need a little help here. I have my 69' C10 on the jack stands and I'm about to remove the entire rear end off the frame. I've been told to use the spring compressor, I've been told that I don't need one.

I know some of you guys are great in giving step by step process for different tasks. So here I am asking for help for removing my axle. I know it's simple enough and straight forward, but I don't want to overlook anything and get a spring drilled into my noggin.

Thanks,
Brian

oldblue1968chevy · 12-15-2010, 01:06 PM

The rear axle as in the chunk and all?

Soak EVERY NUT IN PB BLASTER

Go back inside to get a snack or something

loosen U bolt nuts (will need HUGE braker bar/pipe)

Take panhard bar off

Take brakeline loose from the front of the T fitting on the pass. side of axle

Take parking brake calbes loose

Loosen coil spring perch on the bottoms (I left the tops alone when I did mine, just let em hang

Thats it I think, Good luck

bkquill · 12-15-2010, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldblue1968chevy

The rear axle as in the chunk and all?

Soak EVERY NUT IN PB BLASTER

Go back inside to get a snack or something

loosen U bolt nuts (will need HUGE braker bar/pipe)

Take panhard bar off

Take brakeline loose from the front of the T fitting on the pass. side of axle

Take parking brake calbes loose

Loosen coil spring perch on the bottoms (I left the tops alone when I did mine, just let em hang

Thats it I think, Good luck

You ROCK Old Blue, thanks! I was thinking that's all there was to it, but better to be safe then sorry. It's my first frame off, so it's a learning process.

Thanks again, and I'm sure I'll be picking your brain again if you don't mind.

Cheers,
Brian

Jacfourteen · 12-15-2010, 07:04 PM

Yep, if the axle is hanging (frame on jackstands), then there is no tension on the springs. Just put a jack under the pumpkin and take everything loose then lower the jack and the rear will come down. penetrating oil....and lot's of it is your friend here, the longer it soaks the better. Also when you put it back together use new U-bolts and nuts. Good luck, and eat your wheaties, you'll need the strength!

oldblue1968chevy · 12-15-2010, 10:20 PM

Yeah order some U bolts

And if you think you may wanna lower it in the future get a drop block/ u bolt kit or something

hounddogs! · 12-15-2010, 10:41 PM

Come back on Sunday and we'll tell you how to remove the u-bolts that are rusted into the trailing arms.

Good luck.

bkquill · 12-27-2010, 09:30 AM

Thanks for the tips guys! It dropped right out, and after fighting with it for a while with a 1" impact and a 5' breaker bar, I decided to work smarter. I decided just cut off the U-bolts.

redbaron69 · 12-27-2010, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bkquill

Thanks for the tips guys! It dropped right out, and after fighting with it for a while with a 1" impact and a 5' breaker bar, I decided to work smarter. I decided just cut off the U-bolts.

you getting the hang of it already

12-15-2010, 12:42 PM	#1
bkquill Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: G-Vegas, SC Posts: 18	Rear axle removal Hey guys, need a little help here. I have my 69' C10 on the jack stands and I'm about to remove the entire rear end off the frame. I've been told to use the spring compressor, I've been told that I don't need one. I know some of you guys are great in giving step by step process for different tasks. So here I am asking for help for removing my axle. I know it's simple enough and straight forward, but I don't want to overlook anything and get a spring drilled into my noggin. Thanks, Brian

12-15-2010, 01:06 PM	#2
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Rear axle removal The rear axle as in the chunk and all? Soak EVERY NUT IN PB BLASTER Go back inside to get a snack or something loosen U bolt nuts (will need HUGE braker bar/pipe) Take panhard bar off Take brakeline loose from the front of the T fitting on the pass. side of axle Take parking brake calbes loose Loosen coil spring perch on the bottoms (I left the tops alone when I did mine, just let em hang Thats it I think, Good luck __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-15-2010, 07:04 PM	#4
Jacfourteen Big Red - Now its a SWB! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Oroville, Ca Posts: 1,624	Re: Rear axle removal Yep, if the axle is hanging (frame on jackstands), then there is no tension on the springs. Just put a jack under the pumpkin and take everything loose then lower the jack and the rear will come down. penetrating oil....and lot's of it is your friend here, the longer it soaks the better. Also when you put it back together use new U-bolts and nuts. Good luck, and eat your wheaties, you'll need the strength! __________________ 68 3/4 ton (Project)-350 Small Block, .030 over, 10:1 comp, 3998993 heads, C3BX edelbrock intake, comp cams XE268, Holley 670 SA, long tube headers, dual flow 40's, E-fan, Alum rad, currently under the knife getting shortened and bagged build thread 41 3/4 ton (wife's)-flatbed, fully restored to original 01 Tahoe LT 4WD (my daily driver)-Magnaflow Muffler, Rollin on 22's 02 Ford Mustang Convertable (Wife's Car)-Flowmaster 50, Clear corners, Intake, sittin on 18's

12-15-2010, 10:20 PM	#5
oldblue1968chevy Grandpa in the rustmobile... Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Spokane WA/Viola TN Posts: 11,422	Re: Rear axle removal Yeah order some U bolts And if you think you may wanna lower it in the future get a drop block/ u bolt kit or something __________________ John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT (HS ride/beater/farm truck) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed 4.5/6?" Frame off resto http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4

12-15-2010, 10:41 PM	#6
hounddogs! Restoring it $200 at a time... Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NE Kansas Posts: 886	Re: Rear axle removal Come back on Sunday and we'll tell you how to remove the u-bolts that are rusted into the trailing arms. Good luck. __________________ Charter member of the 'Put the dimmer switch back on the damn floor where it belongs' Society '68 5.3L-4 speed LWB C20; grandpa bought it for the farm in '71. Now LS 5.3, rather than 327. DD '09 Pilot Weekender '65 Skylark 300-4V-4 speed Wife's '07 Lexus ES350; 117 actuator motors and I can't see the engine. Son's '04 F250 SuperCab 6.0

12-27-2010, 09:30 AM	#7
bkquill Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: G-Vegas, SC Posts: 18	Re: Rear axle removal Thanks for the tips guys! It dropped right out, and after fighting with it for a while with a 1" impact and a 5' breaker bar, I decided to work smarter. I decided just cut off the U-bolts.



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