Naft

What tools will I need for a ring and pinion job on my 3-series 10-bolt? besides ft/lbs and in/lbs torque wrenches, what am i going to need? I want to get them all before I start anything.

special tools that is, not mundane things like sockets and extensions or whatnot.

ede

ron terry has a complete list ask him

VILeninDM

these guys have a pretty good list:
http://www.fullsizechevy.com/fscu/axletech/

major things I can think of:
- Shop press is very nice to have ($170 at harbor freight)
- bearing splitter (I bought harbor freight for $20) but if I was to do it over again, I'd pick up OTC one (made in USA). I saw one on ebay few days ago for $35. definitely worth it.
- gear pullers (I use el chipo harbor freight) and replace them with quality ones as they break. for this job they are fine.
- in-lbs torque wrench cannot be clicker. Couldn't find one locally. Bought from randy's for $60
- dial calipers and dial indicator with magnetic stand. Bought all these off e-bay for total around ~$40. Used them and they are decent tools, but of course, made in China
- Impact wrench is very nice to have since without it you'll have hell of a time assembling/disassebling the thing multiple times. But if you don't have one yet, you should buy it for the shop in general, not just rear end job.
- I also bought setup pinion bearings (precisiongear.com I think). They are $50 bucks and they allow you to set everything up without having to use press/pullers with each attempt. Some people just hone out old bearings for this.

Naft

Awesome, thank you very much.