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| posted on March 21st, 2011 at 08:35 PM |
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the plan?
Hi need advice yet again!
Wondering how difficult it is to drop a box out and to put in an other box. I want to keep the current axles brakes etc. and I have the used box to go
in.
I didn't get it done on the weekend due to weather and was quoted just over a $1000 including cleaning up axles brakes etc.
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| posted on March 21st, 2011 at 09:08 PM |
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Easy job mate. Grab a trolley jack, some axle stands and a manual and you'll be fine.
I have the tool for the cv's and im in marrickville if you need to borrow it.
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| posted on March 21st, 2011 at 10:39 PM |
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Quite a job to change out axles as well (assuming it's a swinger), hence the thousand dollar quote.
Not saying it can't be done depends on your level of mechanical skills, tools etc
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| posted on March 21st, 2011 at 10:43 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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Easy job mate. Grab a trolley jack, some axle stands and a manual and you'll be fine.
I have the tool for the cv's and im in marrickville if you need to borrow it.
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I think his Baja is a swinger?
Not too hard a job.
Rip the engine out, undone brakes lines, handbrake cables, clutch cable, starter wiring. Unbolt axles at the spring plates(be sure to mark them so you
get the same toe setting afterwards). Undo shifter coupling, undo gearbox mounts. Roll the gearbox out the back of the car on the wheels.
Now I have no idea how to change the axles but I'm sure someone can chime in. Do that.
Then bung it back in again!!
Make sure to check that your gearbox mounts are in good condition. Refit the box. Make sure that you put the earth strap back on at your front gearbox
mount. Reset you toe at the springplates the same. Connect and bleed brakes. Then adjust your shoes, then adjust your handbrake. When you reconnect
your shifter coupler check the condition of the coupler if it's a later style one with the square rubbers.
I would also recommend changing the rear wheel bearings and axle seals while you're going. And make sure you check the condition of your axle tube
seals. Fill the gearbox with oil. Make sure your throwout bearing and clutch are good and throw your engine back in. Adjust your clutch.
Did I forget anything?
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| posted on March 21st, 2011 at 10:53 PM |
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It's the "do that" bit where things get interesting.
My 2c to add
Leave the hydaulic brake lines, you won't even need to bleed them that way, undo axle nuts before the vehicle is off the ground, the wheel bearing
puller is one of the difficult jobs, when swapping axles beware of the fulcrum plates and I believe the axles and fulcrum platse stay together as a
set for the correct clearance. Also set the axle flange tension by adding extra gaskets, and don't forget to fit all the spacers, and in the correct
order.
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| posted on March 22nd, 2011 at 02:04 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
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....... when swapping axles beware of the fulcrum plates and I believe the axles and fulcrum platse stay together as a set for the correct clearance.
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What is the fulcrum plate?
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| posted on March 22nd, 2011 at 02:07 PM |
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posted by Birdman
Easy job mate. Grab a trolley jack, some axle stands and a manual and you'll be fine.
I have the tool for the cv's and im in marrickville if you need to borrow it.
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I think his Baja is a swinger?
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Definitely a swinger.
Does that sound dirty?
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| posted on March 22nd, 2011 at 02:19 PM |
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| Quote: | Originally
posted by baghall
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posted by Birdman
Easy job mate. Grab a trolley jack, some axle stands and a manual and you'll be fine.
I have the tool for the cv's and im in marrickville if you need to borrow it.
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I think his Baja is a swinger?
Smiley
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Definitely a swinger.
Does that sound dirty?
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If they aren't dirty you're not offroading hard enough!! Baja's have to be dirty 
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| posted on March 22nd, 2011 at 04:28 PM |
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ew swingaxle, i'm bailing on this project. you can still borrow my torquemeister though.
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| posted on March 23rd, 2011 at 06:23 PM |
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ew swingaxle, i'm bailing on this project. you can still borrow my torquemeister though.
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no sense of adventure birdman. But I may take you up on the offer during the school holidays if it's still ok.
Thanks
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| posted on March 23rd, 2011 at 06:42 PM |
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I think it would be easier to put the complete box & axles in & just swap the brakes over. I seriuosly think changing swingaxles while in situ
would be a total prick of a job.
Could be wrong though.
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