DWCSR saves my rear end!

[Denee007]

Hi, Dne' here, sorry about the title! but it is my rear end in my 59 that he saved! or maybe I should call it my differential?

First off, if some of you don't know Dave Chapman or DWCSR or, http://www.thehollisterroadcompany.com/, then you're missing out on knowing a great contributor to this site and to the classic truck industry! He's an electrical genius, truck restorer, and he's also a remarkable person to know! For me, I'm blessed that he lives pretty much just down the road!

The rear end in my truck has caused long delays in getting it on the road, or one particular mechanic that "checked" out my rear end and gave me a "thumbs up" caused the delays! Perhaps some of you had followed one or two of my threads and felt my discombobulation of how to proceed! I've found that some "mechanics" out there are "illogical".

LSS~ Last week I loaded my rear end, all the new parts of which Dave helped me find the best deal, and whatever I could think of to make the job go smoother~


Here's Dave comfortably positioned to put this thing together! For me, it was fun to work along side him~



My job was to have this this axle housing clean, and make it easier to work on without getting grease under our nails! Nothing like clean parts! Plus I had previously relocated the spring perches to 41.5".



Dave has the dial indicators and expertise to do this~ for me, it requires a little more math than I care to deal with, especially on critical measurements. Or as plumbers would say, "I keep cutting it off and it's still too short"!lol



I knew we were going to need a tool to hold the yoke to set the crush sleeve. I saw online how to make the tool~ I didn't realize just how much umph it was going to take to do this!



I made the tool to hold the yoke and it was butt up against the table, I have a long breaker bar, but it wasn't enough. Dave had a really long tube that made the mechanical advantage even greater which still took everything I had to crush that sleeve to specs!



For the occasion, I had purchased this aluminum rear end cover, :"I spared no expense!" (what's that from?)


Note: Before taking the truck on a drive, I put the rear end up on jackstands, started the truck, put it in gear and let it run for about 25 minutes in drive.

This morning, 8-29-13, I took it for a test drive~ and oh my, it's quiet! and there's no 90wt leaking from it! I'm so thrilled! I called Dave and thanked him!


btw~ when I re-installed the rear end, I put 1" lift blocks, I like the way it sits now.


Thank you Dave!
dne'

[Highsider]

A good story, with great photos, is always a pleasure.

Thanks, D!

[mr48chev]

Great story. It does take a certain touch to get that right.

[dubie]

AWESOME!!! i'm happy to hear you're back in business and that there are still good people like Dave out there. I love the way the truck looks sitting on the ground with those wheels and tires.

[G&R's57GMC]

You rook marvolus ! er your truck too

Now ENJOY the ride !

[Dan in Pasadena]

Congrats Dne. It looks great. I'm jealous and motivated at the same time!

So, is it "done"? For now?
Posted via Mobile Device

[Daze57]

truck looks great !!! congrats on all your work

[OrrieG]

Truck sits very nice.

[crossfire84]

very nice

[mechanixman]

It looks great!
And the stance is perfect.
How long until the next "small project"?

[Denee007]

Thanks everyone! And of course Dave!


In answer, I have a triumph TR6 that's next in line! It's "small", but a pretty big project at the same time~

Originally Posted by mechanixman

It looks great!
And the stance is perfect.
How long until the next "small project"?

[1project2many]

Assembling a rear axle isn't complicated, but you need to work on parts in the right order and pay close attention to detail. Unfortunately, the average mechanic knows little about differentials other than remove axle assembly, replace axle assembly. Looks like Dave has plenty of special tools there to duplicate the factory assembly method to a T and I have no doubt after reading his posts here that he's detail oriented enough to ensure there are no problems before he gives his stamp of approval. Good to hear everything worked out.

[G&R's57GMC]

Originally Posted by Denee007

Thanks everyone! And of course Dave!


In answer, I have a triumph TR6 that's next in line! It's "small", but a pretty big project at the same time~

Sounds like a neat project, Keep us in the loop on the build.