Need to torq 175 ft lb ring gear bolt

2001 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
77,259 MILES • 8.1L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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We need to torq 175 ft lb ring gear bolts. Need to hold carrier (non lock up) and don't have vice big enough.. What would you do? Any advice? You guys always seem to be able to help, figured I'd give it a whirl.
Jun 6, 2020 at 8:50 AM
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Good afternoon,

I do it in the truck. I set the carrier in place and mount the carrier bolts. Then lock the driveshaft at the pinion with the big screw drive through the U joint and then do the bolts one by one.

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Jun 6, 2020 at 8:54 AM
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I saw the YouTube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQui1wBRVtc, will your way stop it from spinning (I'm the office manager, so will be relaying this to Alex the one doing the job)
Always appreciate you guys help. :)
Jun 6, 2020 at 9:12 AM
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My method locks the differential from turning.

Roy
Jun 6, 2020 at 9:15 AM
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Roy you're the best, thanks so much. Alex said he had thought about doing that but didn't know if he'd have enough room.. you definitely saved us from a lot of headaches.. have a wonderful weekend xox Victoria Margaret
Jun 6, 2020 at 10:41 AM
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You are welcome.

Tell Alex I said hello.

Roy
Jun 6, 2020 at 10:52 AM
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Alex says Hello... The carrier and ring gear weigh a ton for his 160lb frame... he wants to be 35 again. LOL
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Jun 6, 2020 at 11:57 AM
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I would love to give him some of mine. LOL

Roy
Jun 6, 2020 at 12:00 PM