Stupid question on 100 BN2 Axle

[Thomas591]

Hi Folks,

I have a stupid question about fitting the 100 backaxle:

The complete backaxle is sitting on my workbench. Can I refit it to the chassis, sliding the complete unit from one side, with both brake backplates, drums and emergency linkage attached?

Some smart guys will say: He dude, just try it...The problem is, that my chassis is a 500 mls drive away... and I would like to know it now!

Other will say: hey you ripped it apart yourself how come you cant remember! ....Well that was 15 years (and three kids ago) ya know...


Thanks for your advice


Thomas

 

[zblu]

Thomas591
I am sure it wont go, think you are going to have to drop at least one spring off one link, one rebound box/rubber and take the brake gear off at least one side to have any chance, remembering the diff goes between the springs and the chassis and from memory the bounce rubbers and boxes are not far off the top of the axle housings which are of smaller diameter than the diff or backing plates

 

[stevebn2bj7]

I just put the axle back into my BN7 which should be very similar in size to the BN2 rear axle area. The bump stop boxes need to be off. I had both leaf springs in and it posed no problem to slip the axle in. I did not have the gears or axle shafts in to save on weight. If you have a helper that should not be a problem. The only problem I had was attaching the new springs to the axle with no weight in the car. Also, I did not have the fuel pump or lines in yet.

 

[HealeyDave]

I recently did this on my BN7 as well. 2 people can do it - one to lay under the car (up on jack stands) and guide it thru, the other to feed it thru and help support it. Bump boxes off. If the springs are new and the frame is repainted and the axle has been repainted and you want everything to stay looking nice - wrap the axle in old blankets/towels to protect it. Should go fine. Just go slow and easy. Maybe have a couple of jack stands on hand to support it should you need to stop for a bit half way thru.
Dave