Installing 8.73" rear end.

Hi,

I'm in no means an expert and it's likely others will have more information. I'll let you know how mine went...

First you have gone to greens like I did so you have to remove the thrust button/block from the sure grip. If you dont there is a possibility of ruining the greens.

Second I would recommend that you install inner end seals. The greens are suppose to prevent leakage as they are sealed but I installed them anyways as insurance preventing any possibility of leakage.

You will need housing end gaskets between the ends and the backing plates. Also another gasket which is more sponge like between the snap-ring retaining plate and the backing plate when the axle is installed. Of course the pumpkin must be bolted onto the housing before installing the axles.

Then of course assembling the brakes.

Now, What I did I assembled the entire rear off the car... If I was to do it again, I would most likely install the axle tube onto the springs on the car before installing the pumpkin, axles and brakes.

Hope this helps