Originally Posted by
Chevy_Eater
he bought this truck back in 2000.
just under 50K on it.
I'm sure a rear end could go under those conditions, but it shouldn't of have.
it was swapped pre-2000 for some reason.
odd things happen.perhaps it failed.perhaps it came with 3.55's and the old timer wanted some 4.10's but didn't know or the garage he went to didn't know any better and they swapped in a semi float.or he got a deal he couldn't pass up.could be lots of stories i suppose but id bet a nickle the truck was a HD and came from ford with a full floating axle originally with matching 8 lug wheels front and rear.the vin would tell all.
spindle nut socket and timkin seal info:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...hlight=toolbox
(actually it's not a spindle back there lol.should call it a hub socket i suppose.whatever it's official name,you'll need one.)