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Project77 · 05-02-2013, 10:11 PM

okay this weekend im swapping my rear ends pulling the one from my 79 parts truck(also pulling non running motor and built trans) and swapping it with my good 77 truck

im taking these two trucks over to a friends house and if i feel like it i will also put the built transmission (from the parts truck) in my good truck is there anything i need to be careful of? i am re-using my u bolts and here i am two days ahead of time and im already soaking them in wd40 anything else i should do?

lilpoindexter · 05-02-2013, 11:51 PM

WD-40 isn't a great penentrant. Try some PB blaster or "kroil" if you have a McMAster Carr near by, or something. Do you have lube and brake fluid on hand?
And a MUST...an IPOD/ CD/ Cassette, or your favorite radio station on deck, and some nice cold drinks of your liking.

Rubble · 05-03-2013, 12:19 AM

Soak your bleed screws and where the brake lines go into wheel cylinders too,this is just my opinion but I wouldn't waste muck time on old u bolts.Anytime I am swapping axles,zip wheel and no rusted nuts to mess with.If your out of the rust belt,you might be fine.Always had good results with WD40.Might not be a bad idea to grab some brake line & wheel cylinders in case a bleed screw twists off too...just went thru this.
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wileecoyote427 · 05-03-2013, 02:00 AM

i aint a big talker but lilpoindexter is spot on (kroil) is tits my dad used it all the time 50 bucks a gallon he paid he been dead 4 years in august i used it on a 63 olds motor and nothin else left it set for a day after i sprayed it only broke 1 bolt and it was the dist clamp bolt

bigd65 · 05-03-2013, 06:36 AM

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and some nice cold drinks of your liking.

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motornut · 05-03-2013, 09:34 AM

i picked up some rubber plugs for rad hoses
not sure but may work for tranny tail too
here i use them when closing up the pool for winter
made a u shaped line with fittings for the tranny

LynnJr · 05-03-2013, 10:09 AM

If this is the 9 inch ford swap you won't be touching the wheel cylinders.On the u-bolts make sure you use a wire brush to remove as much debris as is possible as that is what locks the nuts up.
Make sure you have a long breaker bar and a chunk of pipe for extra leverage just in case.

babyJay · 05-03-2013, 10:15 AM

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Absolute must!

74 stepside · 05-03-2013, 11:34 AM

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Absolute must!

We call them "silver sodas". haha

Skunksmash · 05-03-2013, 03:41 PM

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Ew. Miller!

THE "10" SILVERADO · 05-03-2013, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Skunksmash

Ew. Miller!

Ew. IBC root beer.

05-02-2013, 10:11 PM	#1
Project77 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Hallettsville, Texas Posts: 363	Swapping Rear Ends **THIS WEEKEND** okay this weekend im swapping my rear ends pulling the one from my 79 parts truck(also pulling non running motor and built trans) and swapping it with my good 77 truck im taking these two trucks over to a friends house and if i feel like it i will also put the built transmission (from the parts truck) in my good truck is there anything i need to be careful of? i am re-using my u bolts and here i am two days ahead of time and im already soaking them in wd40 anything else i should do?

05-02-2013, 11:51 PM	#2
lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,133	Re: Swapping Rear Ends **THIS WEEKEND** WD-40 isn't a great penentrant. Try some PB blaster or "kroil" if you have a McMAster Carr near by, or something. Do you have lube and brake fluid on hand? And a MUST...an IPOD/ CD/ Cassette, or your favorite radio station on deck, and some nice cold drinks of your liking.

05-03-2013, 12:19 AM	#3
Rubble Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Big Valley. Alberta Posts: 674	Re: Swapping Rear Ends **THIS WEEKEND** Soak your bleed screws and where the brake lines go into wheel cylinders too,this is just my opinion but I wouldn't waste muck time on old u bolts.Anytime I am swapping axles,zip wheel and no rusted nuts to mess with.If your out of the rust belt,you might be fine.Always had good results with WD40.Might not be a bad idea to grab some brake line & wheel cylinders in case a bleed screw twists off too...just went thru this. Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 1977 Chev C30 454/465/14ff DRW 1974 Chev C20.350/465/14ff " Rock n Roll ain't noise pollution"

05-03-2013, 02:00 AM	#4
wileecoyote427 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: cape may nj Posts: 94	Re: Swapping Rear Ends **THIS WEEKEND** i aint a big talker but lilpoindexter is spot on (kroil) is tits my dad used it all the time 50 bucks a gallon he paid he been dead 4 years in august i used it on a 63 olds motor and nothin else left it set for a day after i sprayed it only broke 1 bolt and it was the dist clamp bolt

05-03-2013, 09:34 AM	#6
motornut 78K & 79C Jimmys Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Ottawa Ont CANADA Posts: 7,901	Re: Swapping Rear Ends **THIS WEEKEND** i picked up some rubber plugs for rad hoses not sure but may work for tranny tail too here i use them when closing up the pool for winter made a u shaped line with fittings for the tranny Attached Images __________________ John 1978 GMCJimmy4X4-350/203 1979 GMCJimmy4X2-305/350

05-03-2013, 10:09 AM	#7
LynnJr Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: santa rosa,california Posts: 650	Re: Swapping Rear Ends **THIS WEEKEND** If this is the 9 inch ford swap you won't be touching the wheel cylinders.On the u-bolts make sure you use a wire brush to remove as much debris as is possible as that is what locks the nuts up. Make sure you have a long breaker bar and a chunk of pipe for extra leverage just in case.



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