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Before I jump into this Im seeking some input. A differential rebuild and installation of an auxiliary gear box is coming up soon. After I figure out how Im gonna support the cars chassis I thought I could leave the rear wheels on and roll the entire assembly out, driveshaft/differential/axles/wheels.
once in the shop I can disassemble, inspect and rebuild.

It would be easier with the wheels off, would not have to jack the car up as high. Also unless you are going to do the spring at the same time, it can stay on the car.
If it has the pre 1915 rearend, don't jack in the center. Build a cradle that supports at the ends to lift.

Mark Gregush wrote: ↑

Tue Jul 23, 2024 5:45 pm

It would be easier with the wheels off, would not have to jack the car up as high. Also unless you are going to do the spring at the same time, it can stay on the car.
If it has the pre 1915 rearend, don't jack in the center. Build a cradle that supports at the ends to lift.

Good advice.
Use a cradle for all years rear ends.

The link below is for a thread on what I have and it also has some good posts from others showing what they have done as well.

https://www.mtfca.com/phpBB3/viewtopic. ... xle#p56935

I am doing the same thing to mine right now.
1) lift the rear of the car up by the rear axle.
2) Remove the rear wheels.
3) Support the frame with 2- 2x4's glued and nailed together supported on tall jack stands.
4) Lower the rear axle as needed to take the load off the spring shackles and remove the spring at the rear end and leave the spring attached to the frame.
5) Unbolt the ball joint, disconnect the brake rods at the hand brake shaft. Be sure to support the front of the driveshaft so it will not fall when you pull the axle assy out. Use furniture dollies under each rear brake plate and the ball joint to roll it out from under the car.

All done as a one man job. I still need a helper putting it back in the car, one at the ball joint/universal joint and one at the rear axle. MTFCA has a good 3 CD set on the rear axle that I recommend, and the MTFCA rear axle book is a must.

I made my own jack stands. Just need some steel pipe, flat stock and bracing stock. I set these in front of the radius rods when I remove a rear end.
Picture is of them at the front.

Thanks for all the responses, great video btw.