Looking for some tips

[ravege]

I removed the bolt from the rear lower control arm, axle side. Axle wants to pull forward - I can align the holes but I run out of hands kinda quick, any tips on how to do this solo? Shock and spring are out, but otherwise stock set up.

 

[czimpel]

Possibly try a ratchet strap to hold the axle back, and then use the jack to move the axle up and down as needed.

 

[Silver Fox]

Possibly try a ratchet strap to hold the axle back, and then use the jack to move the axle up and down as needed.

X2.

 

[charlief1]

Put a jack under pinion to aid it and you should be able to move it foward some.

 

[ravege]

Ah great ideas, guys, thanks! I got another pair of hands coming over this evening but I'm going to see if I can't get it done myself before then.

 

[T-CHRGD]

The Line-Up tool is your friend.

 

[ravege]

Drum prevents getting one in from the outboard side, or am I misunderstanding the tool/technique you're thinking of?

 

[T-CHRGD]

Tool from inside, to keep holes aligned, insert bolt from outside, pushing out the tool.

 

[T-CHRGD]

Another trick I used.
Jack stands under the frame, jack under the rear. Put the tire back on, 3 lugs hand tight is OK (don't forget later).
Lower the rear so the tire is just touching the ground. Roll the tire front/back to move the axle. You can roll the tire with one hand, and align/insert bolt with the other.