Reinstall Rear End

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Rusty GMT400 Suburban Frame Restoration & Paint: Uncle George Goes On The Rotisserie! (90s OBS)

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What happens here

After the paint has fully cured, the rear end, which was previously removed to lighten the frame for rotisserie mounting, is reinstalled. This includes attaching the differential, new leaf springs, polyurethane bushings, new U-bolts, and top/bottom plates to the frame. This step makes the frame mobile again and prepares it for further assembly.

Goal: Reassemble the rear axle and leaf springs to the frame.

Tools and materials

Sockets Unbranded — Tightening bolts
Torque Wrench Unbranded — Ensuring proper bolt tightness
Wrenches Unbranded — Tightening bolts
Differential Unspecified — Part of the rear end assembly
New Leaf Springs Unspecified — Replacing old leaf springs for improved suspension
New U-Bolts Unspecified — Securing leaf springs to the axle
Polyurethane Bushings Unspecified — Replacing old rubber bushings for better performance
Top/Bottom Plates Unspecified — Securing the leaf springs assembly

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hood's open, you can see there like basically any of the essential viewing areas of the frame she covered because probably wouldn't have a problem cuz it's under the truck. But, you know, after years of driving it or, you know, cumulative time sitting in parking lots, the sun, you know, it would hit the frame rail or it would be reflected off of the ground or something. It's just better to do it than to not do it. And

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