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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 04:51 PM
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So it all started with putting disc brakes on the 78. Well gotta pull axles shafts to do so. I pulled them and got crap water gear oil so no biggie just pull 3rd member drain fluid. Well the 3rd member is out so let's put a locker in it. Well go to put locker in and find pitted carrier bearings and racing and a pitted up ring gear. I wasn't to upset till I found the are up ring gear
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 06:29 PM
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Welcome to the world of old trucks. I told an old friend of mine that had a 77 f150 we had the most expensive vehicles in the world. A wore out 4x4. Nickle and dime you to death. Even after you spend thousands on them. Still have more character than a brand new eco boost fx4.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2016 | 08:21 PM
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I think I'm most upset cuz I couldn't put it back together and drive it today
 
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All my pitting and rust is on the coast side of my ring gear. The drive side is fine. So I'm thinking about just running it.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2016 | 09:52 PM
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All my pitting and rust is on the coast side of my ring gear. The drive side is fine. So I'm thinking about just running it.
Well, if you put it together and it sounds ok, I think you are good to go.
Remember, 4 wheel drive trucks are not boats. Hmm, you may want to check the grease in the front differential too. Patrick
 
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