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x ReAcT x · 08-01-2012, 01:39 AM

Yea the gear ratio on these things is horrible, 3.08. Im swapping them with my 3.42's which isnt much better but itll do.
Your are correct about tapping the top of the bolt, im glad i never had to reuse the ball joints that i hammered out that way. Ill make sure to edit that post
Good luck on your rebuild, front axles are such a pain. I definitely wish i had a D44 though, they have such a better aftermarket for beefing them up.

08-01-2012, 01:39 AM	#20
x ReAcT x Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Virginia Beach, Virginia Posts: 219	Re: Front 10 Bolt Teardown / Rebuild PICTURES! Yea the gear ratio on these things is horrible, 3.08. Im swapping them with my 3.42's which isnt much better but itll do. Your are correct about tapping the top of the bolt, im glad i never had to reuse the ball joints that i hammered out that way. Ill make sure to edit that post Good luck on your rebuild, front axles are such a pain. I definitely wish i had a D44 though, they have such a better aftermarket for beefing them up. __________________ 1986 GMC K15 4.3V6/SM465/NP205 will be converting to 5.3LS E-ROD/AA adapter/SM465/NP205 10 Bolt Axle Rebuild Tutorial: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=536415 Last edited by x ReAcT x; 08-01-2012 at 01:40 AM. Reason: sp