Should I be assembling my rear end myself?

[steve671]

So I just got my rear end components for my 69 Camaro. I got the Chassisworks Fab 9", S-series 3rd member with 4.10's already installed, Strange axles, and Willwood 13" discs with parking brake. I have years of experience working on various parts of cars in a hobby capacity, but have never touched the inside of a rear end. Is this something you would take on and be able to figure it out along the way, or should I pay a rear end shop to assemble it? Would like to save the money if possible. There are no instructions though :(
Thanks,

[camsdad]

There is no other satisfactions like saying, I built it myself :cheers:

[steve671]

There is no other satisfactions like saying, I built it myself :cheers:

I totally agree.
I guess I am wondering if someone has experience with this and can tell me if it is straight forward and anyone can do it, or it's more like building an engine and should be left to someone with specific training.

[scherp69]

If the 3rd member is already together, it should already be to specs. Atleast I assumed mine was and put it together. It's pretty straight forward though. Put in the 3rd member, put your parking brakes on, put the axles in, put the c-clips on by the brakes then finish off your brakes. I have never done anything like that before either and found it really straight forward. If I'm way off, someone please correct me but if I remember correct that's the order I did mine in.

[steve671]

If the 3rd member is already together, it should already be to specs. Atleast I assumed mine was and put it together. It's pretty straight forward though. Put in the 3rd member, put your parking brakes on, put the axles in, put the c-clips on by the brakes then finish off your brakes. I have never done anything like that before either and found it really straight forward. If I'm way off, someone please correct me but if I remember correct that's the order I did mine in.

Ok cool, glad to hear this. Yes the third member is already setup.
I think I will attempt this, any other tips?

[Vince@Meanstreets]

watch your finger tips and do you home work or have someone that has done it watch over you.
have you tried you tube for tutorials?
Vince

[steve671]

have you tried you tube for tutorials?
Vince

I havn't, but I will.

[CreepinDeth]

I highly HIGHLY recommend this site for instructional video's.

http://store.boxwrench.net/Rear-Axle-Differential-Rebuilding-Book-and-DVD-Combo_p_110.html

I have the engine and 4L60e rebuild video's and they break it down for newb to expert.
It's actually the best series I've EVER seen before.

[ProdigyCustoms]

We sell quite a few rears and hobbyiest assemble them at home (with pre assembled differentials). Pretty straight forward assembly.

[jon72vega]

I have years of experience working on various parts of cars in a hobby capacity, but have never touched the inside of a rear end. Is this something you would take on and be able to figure it out along the way, or should I pay a rear end shop to assemble it?

You should be fine.