[urq] Servicing subframes

[eric harten]

I plan to drop my subframes in next weeks days to paint them with POR15 and
replace all the bushings.  I have received some good advices on removing the
bushings and putting Javad's new aluminum ones in should be easy.  My issue is
with supporting the drive-line while the subframes are down.  I plan to take
the A-arms with them for paint and bushings as well.  The front seems easy as I
should only have to place a jack under the back of the trans to support it.  My
issue is with the rear.  Can I prop up the rear diff, or do I need to
disconnect all the shafts and drop it?  Do I need to drop it to get the rear
diff bushing out?  Any BTDT's would be great.  Also, how long do you think this
will take me (days , weeks, years)?  Finally, does anyone  have the pictures of
the (old style) home-made A-arm bushing tool?  Something about a split PVC pipe
to squish the bushings to get them in & out.  Thanks

Eric Harten