Quote Originally Posted by Dulaney View Post
I doubt that the 4 bolts on the backing plate will get you anywhere. You have to remove the diff cover, and then depending on your diff style (torsen, auburn etc) remove whatever's keeping the axles apart. On the auburn there's a sideways bolt with a 5/16 head, holding a round pin. The Torsen has large block-like thing seperating the axle shafts.
One you have that out, push both axles inward, and remove the c-clip with a magnet. Then, they'll each slide out.

A Ford 9" axle can be removed like you were originally thinking.

I have a spare set of LS1 axles (free) if anyone wants them. They're stock. Just switched to hardened axles.
Thanks Jim-I will take those axles as a spare if you don't mind. Also, that driveshaft loop I got from you doesn't fit (found out last night). It isn't wide enough for the bolt holes where it mounts-wonder if it is for a 3rd gen or another vehicle?

I'll inspect it closer tonight or at least on the outside. I looked last night but couldn't tell if there was a crack or just some surface rust where the hub meets the flange.