Swing Axle SWAP..... Any Tips..

Marineboy Seriously Crusin Dubber

168 posts · joined Nov 2003 · 12 Mar 2004, 4:37 am

#149798

I al Swapping out the Toasted Swingaxle box in My newly aquired Manx buggy, And throwing in a 1500 box that works ( I Hope )....

I have a Workshop manual HOWEVER.. is there any tips/Tricks I should know...
Anything the Manuals do not mention...?
Any info to make my Job A bit easyer would be great...

Thanks...

BTW, 66 pan disc brakes, EA81 Subaru..

Boozer Demented But Determined

1,999 posts · joined Dec 2002 · 12 Mar 2004, 11:38 am

#149887

if you can pull the gearbox and engine out at the same time. then split them on the floor and rejoin the new box and engine and then put back in. After doing box changes 5 times we found this was the best way, but only on a baja or buggy. good luck it just takes a while.

vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 12 Mar 2004, 7:33 pm

#150036

Un do the rear axle nuts before you start jacking the car up n while its sitting flat.

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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