Originally Posted by
Dulaney
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.
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