Has anyone do this? All the videos I find are using a lift and pole jack. Can this be done using jack stands? I also can get the car up on ramps but then the rear would be loaded and do not know if doable like that. Thanks.
Did mine using just jack stands and a floor jack. Lifted the car on all 4 corners and used the floor jack to lift the differential into place, it was a pain but easily doable. Not really sure why you would need to mess with the gas tank though or at least I didn't need to bother with it.
Question. On the upper arm bracket where the adjustable swing arm connects. What is the torque for that bolt? I have the manual and it does not even show that bolt.
Also I am using a BMR bracket and it has two different holes. Which hole do you use. I am at stock height right now but may lower it in the near future.
From the BMR instructions for a 2008 adjustable UCA and mount: 129 ft/lbs for front and rear UCA cross-bolts. Torque the front bolt before installing the bracket on the vehicle (difficult to impossible to torque properly once on the car). If you have the OEM rubber bushing on top of the rear differential, torque the rear bolt with the suspension loaded.
Use the upper bracket hole closest to the body for stock ride height and lowered rear suspension.
I replaced my whole rear suspension in one shot years ago, and I found it easiest to remove the rear axle completely for the work I was doing. I supported the frame with jack stands and used my floor jack to maneuver the axle assembly. Feel free to PM me if you run into any more issues.
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That would be a Great time to do an 8.8 axle restoration!!.........Sorry, I just had to say that...LOL!!