I've rebuilt my own engines many times and I've pulled differentials out of axle housings and I've replaced axles, but I've never set up a rear axle. I really want to rebuild my own 12-bolt. I've read my shop manual many times and it doesn't seem horribly difficult, but I sure would hate to set up my axle wrong.
I can have a local shop set up the axle for about $250 labor beyond the parts costs, but that's $250 I could use elsewhere.
Are there any other novices that have set up their own rear axle with good success or should I just pony up the cash and leave it to the professionals? I've always had the pros do it for me in the past but I have a strong desire to do it myself this time.
Tools I have:
-dial indicator and magnetic base
-0-50 inch/pounds torque wrench
-0-70 foot/pounds torque wrench
-0-150 foot/pounds torque wrench
-dial caliper
Tools I still need:
-bearing separator
Have I missed anything?
I can have a local shop set up the axle for about $250 labor beyond the parts costs, but that's $250 I could use elsewhere.
Are there any other novices that have set up their own rear axle with good success or should I just pony up the cash and leave it to the professionals? I've always had the pros do it for me in the past but I have a strong desire to do it myself this time.
Tools I have:
-dial indicator and magnetic base
-0-50 inch/pounds torque wrench
-0-70 foot/pounds torque wrench
-0-150 foot/pounds torque wrench
-dial caliper
Tools I still need:
-bearing separator
Have I missed anything?
