How do I pull a rear end from a car at the U-Pull-It?

Just read "J"'s post about the 73-77 Cutlass rear fitting my 85 Delta, but I'm also looking at the 91-96 Impala/Caprice.

I want a posi, but I don't want to pay $500 for it off CL. Also If I get the Impala/Caprice rear, I'm swapping the axles out to have the 5x4.75 bolt pattern. I don't believe I'll have to do that with the Cutlass rear

 

The better U pull yards have the cars up already. The low budget ones you need to jack yourself and find stuff, usually wheels to prop the car up so you can get under. Always be safe, bring plenty of spray oil, wrenches, hammers, saws and general tools of destruction. Bolts dont always come loose!

 

You might also want to take a couple of jack stands with you for when you drop the axle. What Oldsmaniac said about the 'better yards'. Most of the Pick Your Part yards are like that. You can also check on line with them now - they have their inventory posted and also have an on line price list.

 

Maybe ask the yard first. Some have rules against jacking or cutting with power tools.
If they want to make the sale, I am sure they can work something out. They might lift the car with a forklift for you or something. I saw this done at a yard near me.

 

Use a rechargeable Sawsall - that's how they're getting cats off parked cars in Chicago!!

 

Or you can see what they will charge to pull it and drop it into the back of your truck. It's 10 min's with a torch.

 

i do it on my back. That is taking the rear end out lol. Sorry i saw the door wide open . most yards wont charge much the u pull it's i beleive wont take em out for you the local ones wont but the other local yard charges 15 bucks and they usually use torches. the yards further south dont charge to take parts off. Depends what around you.

 

As a bonus 76-77 Cutlass rearends are equipped with 11" drums.

As a general rule of thumb Non-police/non stationwagon standard duty 1977 and newer Caprices will will have 4 3/4 bolt pattern.

Henry

 

You can sawzall the conntrol arms, or bring a battery powered impact gun for the bolts. I did them with hand tools, not pleasant. You have to push out the clips for the e-brake cables at the frame, detach from the intermediate cable. Be careful as the rear will try to pivot on you once the upper arms are off. You can cut the brake hose above the pumpkin.

 

sorry 66400 but 95's had 5x5 bolt pattern. I had a 9c1 caprice and made that mistake when i ordered wheels i got 5 x4.75

 

A thought go to your local lumber yard and get some 6x6's or 8x8's chop the up into 2 to 3ft pieces and use them to hold up the car. That way when you are done you can leave them and not try and figure out how to drop the car and get your jack, jack stands etc. out from under the car.

Larry

 

Or just round up some loose wheels laying around the yard. After building a gazebo in the back yard, I was amazed at how costly lumber is now!

 

I saw it posted before but I will resay it, BATTERY SAWZALL! That and a good set of side cutters to cut the parking brake cables and brake hose.

 

Control arms: BATTERY SAWZALL!
brake hose: BATTERY SAWZALL!
parking brake cables: Battery powered 4" grinder

Done in 5m.

If you don't have these tools then borrow, rent or buy [good ones with cajones]. You will find many uses for them.

http://www.factoryauthorizedoutlet.c...FYhM4Aod0GSpww

http://www.amazon.com/DEWALT-Bare-To...8+volt+grinder

 

All 91-96 cars were 5x5.

 

As mentioned, the large mounting bolts will be the biggest problem. Instead of getting all kinds of battery tools, maybe just rent a generator for the day, and use the tools you already have. Always a good idea bringing a friend along, for giving a hand and safety reasons.

 

The yards I go to only allow trolley jacks. No car jacks, no jack stands.

I've seen the wheel trick for getting wheels off all the time. I've see a few FWD cars propped WAY up to pull the transmission out too. I try to stay away from those cars. I pulled an inside rear view mirror out of a Grand Am like that. Totally did not feel steady at all.

The one yard used to have a "u-pull-it" and a "we-pull-it" price for larger items. However that yard is under new managment and is really trying to compete with the other yard I go to more often now. Cars are so close together. I pulled a rear bumper off a Caddie and I kept hitting the Chevy in front of it. What a PIA.

They filmed a reality show at that yard to and it's supposed to be on some show soon. The Junkyard is called "Junkyard Barbie's" in Morrisville, PA

 

Note that my info

"As a general rule of thumb Non-police/stationwagon standard duty 1977 and newer Caprice will have 4 3/4 bolt pattern."

A 9c1 is a police car hence the 5" bolt pattern

Henry

 

This is true, but the 5x5 bolt pattern Caprice/Impala rear is a posi (G80) with 30 spline axles. The 4.75 BP rear is an open carrier with 28 spline axles Both are 8.5 rears though

Are all the 73-77 Cutlass 28 spline rears?

 

66400 the made the aluminum lace wheels for caprice classics not 9c1's in 5x5 bolt pattern too. http://www.ebay.com/itm/15-91-92-93-...e8bd9e&vxp=mtr i screwed up on the way i responded . But even non 9c1 cars had the 5x5 bolt pattern.