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Originally Posted by marc55
Looks good. I am not looking forward to looking into my diffs.
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I honestly think the worst part of solid axle 4X4s are the fronts. The ring and pinion is usually in good shape (if it wasn't beaten too bad off-roading), but all the ball joints, steering components and other wearable items are usually shot and a pain in the ass to service.
The rear, well all there really is aside from the ring and pinion are the axle shafts (which are pretty bulletproof in the 14 bolt FF) and the drums assemblies which once you can bust em off the shoes isn't that bad. I have a feeling my rear diff has too much backlash and not enough turning torque resistance at the pinion so it may need a rebuild. I decided against a rear disc conversion and will be rebuilding the drums. Luckily the tech school I just got my Automotive High Performance AS degree from has a brake class that is going to turn and cut my rotors and drums for no charge.