How difficult?

89LXRAGTOP

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Hello all,
I'm going to be swapping out the stock rear that's currently in my Notch for the 4:10 rear in my now gutted vert.
Question is: How tough of a job is this? Any of you guys done this recently?
A buddy of mine who while admittedly is not a Mustang guy, but is a mechanic will be helping me out.
Any tips, advice?
Thanks in advance for the help!

 

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If your just swapping the rearends it'll be pretty easy if your swapping the ring and pinion its more complicated

 

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Technically the entire rear end is only held on by 8 bolts (not including the driveshaft)

Two Lower control arm bolts
Two Upper control arm bolts
Two shock bolts
Two quad shock bolts.

A couple of hours and some big hammers can get the job done in the driveway.

If you are swaping just the rear gears, I'd have a professional shop do it. Not saying you can't, but my skills and driveway space are limited so I defer to a professional for my rear gear changes.

 

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srothfuss said:

Technically the entire rear end is only held on by 8 bolts (not including the driveshaft)

Two Lower control arm bolts
Two Upper control arm bolts
Two shock bolts
Two quad shock bolts.

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along with brake lines and parking brake cables.

 

89LXRAGTOP

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Thanks for the replies guys
We're swapping out the entire rear..By the sound of it, should only take a couple hours. Just can't stand the stock 2:73's after having had 4:10's in the vert. Thanks again.
Nick

 

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Aslong as your hardware isn't seized to the inner bushings, it'll be a breeze. Otherwise, it'll be a huge pain.

 

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My experience was it takes two guys about 4-6 hours. That includes bleeding the brakes. You need a good floor jack and some jackstands. Don't attempt it without them.