Diff insertion

[Doc007]

With car at current height the jack can’t lift the diff high enough. 
I’ve got it out by putting the jack on a few bits of wood but gor putting it back in I’d rather not lower the car because A) It would be more difficult for me to get under to put bolts in and, B) The diff on the jack would be too high to get under the deDion. I used bits of wood to raise the whole jack/diff ensemble up so that it would reach to allow it to be lowered but for putting it back in it would be harder.

Used a ratchet strap to steady/lower it.
Any clever tricks? 

[Jonathan Kay]

Recent discussion of using a jig:

Jonathan

[Jonathan Kay]

7 minutes ago, Doc007 said:

Used a ratchet strap to steady/lower it.

Is that coming down through the boot? If you remove the boot floor could you use a crane?

Jonathan

[BigCol]

The job, be it removing or reinstalling, is generally easier with access from above, ie with the boot floor removed.

[Doc007]

Thanks Chaps. Yes, the ratchet strap goes through the boot floor that I removed. But they won't be able to raise the diff as there isn't enough ratchet-travel, so-to-speak. I don't have an engine hoist though, thinking about it, it might be the best option as it will allow you to get underneath to get the washers in. I have removed both drive shafts leaving the calipers hagning by zip ties to the shocks. DeDion still in place.

[Ainsley]

Hang it off the roll bar and use a jack underneath on some wooden blocks.

Slowly step by step, job done.