REAR AXLE

[johnrem46]

Looking to change my rear end. Can anyone tell me how difficult it is to remove the rear Axle of a 1969 Mach 1. Is there somewhere on the Web I can go to get instructions??

 

[steel1212]

If your just wanting to change the rear it shouldn't be a big deal. If your 69 is set up like y 65 then all you need to do is unbolt the shackels, unbolt the u bolts that hold the springs to the axel and undo the parking brake and reverse to put the new one in.

 

[gt/cs]

Also, if you're going to be doing this sort of thing often you'll probably want to invest in a Ford Repair Manual (SuperDave's Timeless Wisdom #7) and maybe a Chiltons. I always keep both handy.

 

[ssppiitt]

I just replaced the rearend and rear suspension this weekend. It was easier installing than it was removing and that was not very difficult at all. Took me a couple hours to do everything. The only problem I had was the with the shackles and the brake line connector. I ended up having to cut the hose off. The shackles were a paing just because of the the amount of working space.