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Originally Posted by Ranchero50
My rear axle pinion was loose when I bought it. Luckily found a complete unit with 3.54's. I'll tackle just about any job but the rear looked like it would get expensive very quick and I hate setting up gears.
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New Bearings and the gearset runs about $ 700. But it's the proper setting it up that is a PITA. You need a 3/8 torque wrench to measure the resistance, Too tight and it runs hot and burns out. Too loose and it will howl and wear out. Get a temp gun (About $40) and take the car for a short ride, say a mile out and a mile back. Then read the temp. On a warm day, It shouldn't exceed 200 deg.
Terry