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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 06:29 PM
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changing drivers side axle
Ive ordered a new drivers side asle assy. How big of a job is it to change these out? Will I need any special tools to do it? Does anyone have a link to a DIY covering this?
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 09:46 PM
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i think when it comes to axles.. its better to get it done professionally.. if u mess up.. could cost u your life on the road..

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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by legendaryCL98
i think when it comes to axles.. its better to get it done professionally.. if u mess up.. could cost u your life on the road..

my

what? it can not cause your car to loose control in any stretch of imagination



ps its not hard, unbolt the 2 joints and just pull on the hub it will come right out w/ a few pounds of a big hammer
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Old Feb 27, 2006 | 10:09 PM
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easy if you have some basic knowledge but what you need most is some common sence
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Old Feb 28, 2006 | 06:18 AM
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so noone has a diy or writeup on it at all? I can get my family to help me, but id rather just do it here at home.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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this site sucks for info
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 10:23 AM
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this site sucks for info
Actually there are diy write ups on here if you SEARCH
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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I had imixxwell do mine, it took him like two hours on each side since the splines were slightly rusted. Its really not hard at all.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 10:55 AM
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I'm doin' mine this weekend, so I can do a DIY on Saturday if you want me to.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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I had imixxwell do mine, it took him like two hours on each side since the splines were slightly rusted. Its really not hard at all.
not from what he told me.
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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Axles..
The Axle is easy it basically slides out once you drop the lower ball joint and pull the spindle to the side...
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Old Nov 7, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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not from what he told me.
LOL. The procedure itself isn't hard, you just unbolt a few things. Getting them off was a bitch.
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