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09-20-2016, 10:07 PM

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That's a lot of parts to replace, maybe you could find a used diff cheaper. What ratio is it?

It's a 3.73 ratio.

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09-20-2016, 10:16 PM

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Did you change the ratio? I was looking around and 3.73 wasn't a factory choice for 88. Around here 3.08 and 3.55 are going for 150 to 200. But if you have 3.73, you will have to build your own I think.

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09-20-2016, 10:39 PM

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How critical is it to remove all rust from the inside of the tubes? Is running a rag through there good enough, or does it need to be honed out and shiny inside? I was just planning to make sure oil could flow freely to the wheel bearings (which I plan to replace anyway since it's all torn apart.)

Thanks everyone for all your help and advice, I appreciate it!

It doesn't have to be shiny or honed, just want to get the loose rust out so it doesn't mix with the oil. We used a rag and a brush or whatever we could find and rammed it through with a long extension until the surface looked smooth and rinsed it well.

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