Steps for Swapping a Rear? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

veinbar · 08-04-2011, 02:38 PM

I am swapping a GM 10 bolt truck rear this weekend. Taking the dead one off and replacing it with a healthy rear. What are the "swapping rears for dummies" steps? Anything that would speed this process up or make it easier? Thank you in advance for any advice.

Jonboy · 08-04-2011, 02:52 PM

It should be a simple unbolt and swap procedure. put jackstands under the framerails, and swap them out. If your replacement has the emergency brake cables already in place, you should be set. Bleeding the rear brake system would be the next hardest step.

veinbar · 08-05-2011, 09:37 AM

My buddy told me that most people just cut the Ubolts? That reusing them is out of the question. I've always wanted to add a helper leaf spring, and those kits typically come with new Ubolts... Would that suffice as a replacement?

08-04-2011, 02:38 PM	#1
veinbar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 292	Steps for Swapping a Rear? I am swapping a GM 10 bolt truck rear this weekend. Taking the dead one off and replacing it with a healthy rear. What are the "swapping rears for dummies" steps? Anything that would speed this process up or make it easier? Thank you in advance for any advice. __________________ 2008 Yamaha Zuma 50cc - Daily Driver 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza SWB; 357ci, TH400, 3.73 Posi - Daily Driver 1976 Chevrolet Sport Van SWB; 355ci, TH350, 2.73 Open - Rape Free 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S; 455ci, TH400, 2.73 Open - SOLD (but I still claim to own it from time to time)

08-04-2011, 02:52 PM	#2
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Steps for Swapping a Rear? It should be a simple unbolt and swap procedure. put jackstands under the framerails, and swap them out. If your replacement has the emergency brake cables already in place, you should be set. Bleeding the rear brake system would be the next hardest step. __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

08-05-2011, 09:37 AM	#3
veinbar Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 292	Re: Steps for Swapping a Rear? My buddy told me that most people just cut the Ubolts? That reusing them is out of the question. I've always wanted to add a helper leaf spring, and those kits typically come with new Ubolts... Would that suffice as a replacement? __________________ 2008 Yamaha Zuma 50cc - Daily Driver 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza SWB; 357ci, TH400, 3.73 Posi - Daily Driver 1976 Chevrolet Sport Van SWB; 355ci, TH350, 2.73 Open - Rape Free 1972 Oldsmobile Cutlass S; 455ci, TH400, 2.73 Open - SOLD (but I still claim to own it from time to time)



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