Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Rear suspension - Part II


Removing the rear shocks



Unbolting the Rear Struts






Lots of corrosion

Removing the rear Shock Mount Brackets




Rear struts are both bent

Removing the Half Shafts

The Half Shafts were mounted with correct U-Bolt French Locks


Rear Brake Rotors  are extremely corroded

Unbolting the second Trailing Arm

Parking brake cable and spring

Passenger side Half Shaft was being difficult

Notice it’s a 17mm bolt??   ; )

Had a really stubborn set of rusty Half Shaft bolts holding it to the Trailing Arm. Finally got it.

Rear Suspension finally apart



L75 300hp Engine…

  It’s time to get the motor to the engine builder… The Distributor will either need rebuilt or replaced. The Fuel Pump will also need rebui...