Ditto on OOPS
- But added question... Can the rear diff be pulled and driven? Wouldnt the axel shafts bang around since diff isnt in there - front I can see as hubs bear the weight vs 4 bolts???
** 4.88's are hard to find and $$$ - may wanna look at just the gears (Yukon etc)
OR if really needing the rig - could swap front to rear...

I stripped the entire ring on mine and it banged and clanked like a drive shaft u-joint... Could drain the fluid and see if teeth fall out or metal particles....


Quote
1. You have to pull the third to check it, there is no cover to remove.

2. It is an 8".

3. "can't leave it opened up overnight" Why, it is not going to hurt anything. I once drove from the Hammers to Roseville without a third in my front housing.

Factory 4:88's are out there but you really do not want them IMHO, they take OEM gears only and are pricey.

If you get the third pulled and cannot find any broken gears or bad bearings in the third, check the axle bearings, when they go out they can make some strange noises.

aka FireNIce
84 Runner 33" Swamper LTB, 4.30's, Spool in Rear, Lock-Right soon in front exo-caged, 4" lift.
TRCD Toys Web Site
TRCD Toys Apperal