last summer i picked up a V6 4.88 3rd member with about 38k on it, and installed an EZ locker. i set the backlash to .006", and put zero preload on the bearings, per the FSM. however i've been reading that i should preload the bearings, and loosen up the backlash from spec?

anybody have any words of wisdom -- i haven't installed it just yet, but will be soon...

'79 sport 4x4 longbed <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
20/22R hybrid with EB's OS valves, 268c cam, offy intake, weber 32/36, thorley header, 5 speed swap, 34" LTBs, downey 3" springs, marlin hysteer, 4.88s and locked

'91 4x4 shortbed
22R-E, W56, the dd!