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Rear end problems?

Old Mar 19, 2001 | 10:48 PM
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Old Mar 20, 2001 | 06:21 PM
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Rear end problems?

I have '83 1/2 ton rear end with 3.54 gears that I would like to put under my '77 4x4 in order to match the front gears. I am trying to make a weekend mud truck for as little money as possible. I was given this rear end for free so I want to use it if possible. The problem is, that it has 2 teeth half broken off the ring gear. How serious is this problem? I know the truck ran fine with the rear end like this, but how long can I expect this to last? I'm not looking for a high performance machine, just one that will run. Should I put the rear end in and just run it till it quits, then fix it, or take another route? Can anybody help?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2001 | 06:28 PM
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Rear end problems?

if its a 9" just swap the "pumpkin" and go for it

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Old Mar 20, 2001 | 07:45 PM
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Rear end problems?

It is not a 9" I don't think. Are all 9" diffs. drop outs? This particular one has a cover over the rear of the housing. I have not measured the ring though.
As you can tell I am new at this.......learning every day!
 
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