Che70velle

Looking for all the tools needed to setup a diff. My ‘03 Z rear diff has started to whine at only 29k miles, so I’m going to tackle a rebuild…if I can get the tools and hopefully the parts. Anyhoo, let me know what you guys have laying on the shelf, or in the toolbox in the way. A lot of times these specialty tools get used one time and collect dust.

voda1

Could check with some Chevy dealers. They might sell you their Kent-Moore tool set. I doubt its a required tool any longer.
This forum thread has prints for making the tools:https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ld-how-to.html

JHrinsin

You know after just looking through that thread, it sure makes the price of just buying one already done and ready to install from someone like RPM Transmissions or RKT Performance seem all that more "reasonable".

Che70velle

Scratch this. Finally got my car up on my lift yesterday and found it’s my transmission….thanks for the replies fellers.

99FRC Newb

I didn't even know they sold those tool sets.

Bobbo76

This is a tough one and went through it myself. You can do some improvisation but some tools you'll have to have. I found "this" when I did mine and would have NOT been successful with out it.
Rear-gear Swap/Differential Rebuild How-To - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

The specs to have the tools made is all in there. The biggest two you need is a splined shaft to hold the diff while you remove/install the pinion bearing and you need the wrench for the same job. Most other tools are "nice to have" but not mandatory if you have access to a reasonably well equipped shop.

Best of luck!