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Tool131 · 03-09-2022, 05:10 PM

Will be dropping differential to install tru trac in my 2010 2SS. I have watched several you tube videos all show that they pull apart the suspension and pull the entire axles out of diff as one piece. Why not just leave suspension alone and remove the axle shafts? (aftermarket G Force axles) I'm a car guy and completely confident I can get diff out but which way is quicker? Thanks.

gtstorey · 03-09-2022, 05:30 PM

I think the last time I pulled mine I removed the axle shafts but I think to get them out the suspension has to be partially disconnected.

Tool131 · 03-09-2022, 05:34 PM

I guess its just better to pull entire axles out. dont know if I want to take axles off hubs...?

gtstorey · 03-09-2022, 05:39 PM

Axles off the hubs isn't a big deal, if you have a socket big enough for the nut.

Eastbaycamaro · 03-10-2022, 08:08 AM

Removed my diff last week. I pulled the axles. Disconnect the toe link,upper control arm and lower control arm at spindle. Remove the abs sensor and you should be able to move the spindle out far enough to remove the axles. Btw I have gforce renegade axles with trutrac and not happy with excessive play at the inner stub we’re it goes in the diff. Been told by gforce and Eaton that it’s normal.

Tool131 · 03-15-2022, 11:51 AM

car up on jack stands, exhaust off, started pulling suspension apart to pull axles out and really not hard at all. I do have newer BMR springs, toe rods and trailing arms I installed last fall so all came apart pretty easy. not in a hurry so taking my time. I wont pay any shop to do this, it's just nuts and bolts.

Tool131 · 03-18-2022, 02:35 PM

Diff out, local shop install trutrac, stayed with stock gears. NOW, replacing the diff bushings with BMR Bushings is another story although I found-invented (?) a removal tool for removing the original bushings. big 1 1/2 socket, 1/2 inch all tread, several washers and nuts on both ends. ran the all thread thru the socket and stock bushing, put couple washers on each end and started tightening. make sure the washers opposite of socket are smaller that the socket so it will pull the rubber bushing into the socket. The rubber will rip out of the metal sleeve. use a saws all and carefully cut a little into the sleeve and use a chisel to beat the metal out. Is a PITA but just keep working at it.
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Eastbaycamaro · 03-19-2022, 10:01 AM

What axles are you going to use with the tru trac

Tool131 · 04-18-2022, 05:15 PM

I have G Force Renegade axles. Had them before installing the TruTrac

Joe.G · 04-18-2022, 06:14 PM

I only pulled the Pass side axle, After that the diff came out with not issues. My Offset Diff bushings didn't come in in time but I got the 3.91 and True Trac installed, setting up the rear was a bit of a bitch.

03-09-2022, 05:10 PM	#1
Tool131 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bettendorf iowa Posts: 26	pulling differential question Will be dropping differential to install tru trac in my 2010 2SS. I have watched several you tube videos all show that they pull apart the suspension and pull the entire axles out of diff as one piece. Why not just leave suspension alone and remove the axle shafts? (aftermarket G Force axles) I'm a car guy and completely confident I can get diff out but which way is quicker? Thanks. __________________ 2010 2SS M6, Procharger, 8 rib, 12lbs, E85, Holley intake W/ fuel rails, TSP Blower cam 229/242 w/springs, Harden pushrod, FIC injectors, DSX Aux. fuel, Kooks long tube headers, xpipe, no cats, Mcleod twin disc, G Force Axles, DSS aluminum drive shaft, Detroit Trutrac, LPW dif cover w/BMR bushings, BMR Toe rods and Trailing arms, 5 Stars, M.T. E/T Streets, Hurst short throw, Mighty Mouse catch can, 702 WHP on Mustang Dyno 10.7 1/4 Mile

03-09-2022, 05:34 PM	#3
Tool131 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bettendorf iowa Posts: 26	I guess its just better to pull entire axles out. dont know if I want to take axles off hubs...? __________________ 2010 2SS M6, Procharger, 8 rib, 12lbs, E85, Holley intake W/ fuel rails, TSP Blower cam 229/242 w/springs, Harden pushrod, FIC injectors, DSX Aux. fuel, Kooks long tube headers, xpipe, no cats, Mcleod twin disc, G Force Axles, DSS aluminum drive shaft, Detroit Trutrac, LPW dif cover w/BMR bushings, BMR Toe rods and Trailing arms, 5 Stars, M.T. E/T Streets, Hurst short throw, Mighty Mouse catch can, 702 WHP on Mustang Dyno 10.7 1/4 Mile

03-15-2022, 11:51 AM	#6
Tool131 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bettendorf iowa Posts: 26	car up on jack stands, exhaust off, started pulling suspension apart to pull axles out and really not hard at all. I do have newer BMR springs, toe rods and trailing arms I installed last fall so all came apart pretty easy. not in a hurry so taking my time. I wont pay any shop to do this, it's just nuts and bolts. __________________ 2010 2SS M6, Procharger, 8 rib, 12lbs, E85, Holley intake W/ fuel rails, TSP Blower cam 229/242 w/springs, Harden pushrod, FIC injectors, DSX Aux. fuel, Kooks long tube headers, xpipe, no cats, Mcleod twin disc, G Force Axles, DSS aluminum drive shaft, Detroit Trutrac, LPW dif cover w/BMR bushings, BMR Toe rods and Trailing arms, 5 Stars, M.T. E/T Streets, Hurst short throw, Mighty Mouse catch can, 702 WHP on Mustang Dyno 10.7 1/4 Mile

03-18-2022, 02:35 PM	#7
Tool131 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bettendorf iowa Posts: 26	Diff out, local shop install trutrac, stayed with stock gears. NOW, replacing the diff bushings with BMR Bushings is another story although I found-invented (?) a removal tool for removing the original bushings. big 1 1/2 socket, 1/2 inch all tread, several washers and nuts on both ends. ran the all thread thru the socket and stock bushing, put couple washers on each end and started tightening. make sure the washers opposite of socket are smaller that the socket so it will pull the rubber bushing into the socket. The rubber will rip out of the metal sleeve. use a saws all and carefully cut a little into the sleeve and use a chisel to beat the metal out. Is a PITA but just keep working at it. __________________ 2010 2SS M6, Procharger, 8 rib, 12lbs, E85, Holley intake W/ fuel rails, TSP Blower cam 229/242 w/springs, Harden pushrod, FIC injectors, DSX Aux. fuel, Kooks long tube headers, xpipe, no cats, Mcleod twin disc, G Force Axles, DSS aluminum drive shaft, Detroit Trutrac, LPW dif cover w/BMR bushings, BMR Toe rods and Trailing arms, 5 Stars, M.T. E/T Streets, Hurst short throw, Mighty Mouse catch can, 702 WHP on Mustang Dyno 10.7 1/4 Mile

04-18-2022, 05:15 PM	#9
Tool131 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bettendorf iowa Posts: 26	I have G Force Renegade axles. Had them before installing the TruTrac __________________ 2010 2SS M6, Procharger, 8 rib, 12lbs, E85, Holley intake W/ fuel rails, TSP Blower cam 229/242 w/springs, Harden pushrod, FIC injectors, DSX Aux. fuel, Kooks long tube headers, xpipe, no cats, Mcleod twin disc, G Force Axles, DSS aluminum drive shaft, Detroit Trutrac, LPW dif cover w/BMR bushings, BMR Toe rods and Trailing arms, 5 Stars, M.T. E/T Streets, Hurst short throw, Mighty Mouse catch can, 702 WHP on Mustang Dyno 10.7 1/4 Mile

03-09-2022, 05:30 PM	#2
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,438	I think the last time I pulled mine I removed the axle shafts but I think to get them out the suspension has to be partially disconnected.

03-09-2022, 05:39 PM	#4
gtstorey Drives: 2010 Camaro SS2,L99, LSA SC Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 2,438	Axles off the hubs isn't a big deal, if you have a socket big enough for the nut.

03-10-2022, 08:08 AM	#5
Eastbaycamaro Drives: 2015 2ss/rs Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Fremont Ca Posts: 36	Removed my diff last week. I pulled the axles. Disconnect the toe link,upper control arm and lower control arm at spindle. Remove the abs sensor and you should be able to move the spindle out far enough to remove the axles. Btw I have gforce renegade axles with trutrac and not happy with excessive play at the inner stub we’re it goes in the diff. Been told by gforce and Eaton that it’s normal.

03-19-2022, 10:01 AM	#8
Eastbaycamaro Drives: 2015 2ss/rs Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Fremont Ca Posts: 36	What axles are you going to use with the tru trac

04-18-2022, 06:14 PM	#10
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,699	I only pulled the Pass side axle, After that the diff came out with not issues. My Offset Diff bushings didn't come in in time but I got the 3.91 and True Trac installed, setting up the rear was a bit of a bitch. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, 6 Piston Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, GC Aluminum DS,Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace, Moroso Catch Can,SCT X4 Dynosteve,Remote Clutch reservoir,Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.