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| | | | Joined: Feb 2021 Posts: 98 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2021 Posts: 98 | For the rearenders on the forum how difficult is the rebuild and setup on these 1/2 ton dropouts and is going to require any special tools other then the usual dial indicator and hand tools.
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| | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,689 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,689 | Are you talking about just swapping one third member out for an identical one?
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| | | | | Joined: Feb 2021 Posts: 98 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Feb 2021 Posts: 98 | No install new ring/pinion and all new bearings. | | | | | Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,689 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,689 | Go the Tech Tips part of the this site. There’s a pretty complete write up on installing the 3.55 R&P in an early rear end. Most of it would be totally applicable, just not the parts regarding the torque tube disassembly/ reassembly.
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| | | | | Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 892 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jul 2014 Posts: 892 | You might pickup a tube of HIghSpot blue or red lead to check the gear pattern when you think you're all done.
1951 3800 1-ton"Earning its keep from the get-go"In the DITY Gallery1962 261 (w/cam, Fenton headers, 2 carbs, MSD ign.), SM420 & Brown-Lipe 6231A 3spd aux. trans, stock axles & brakes. Owned since 1971. | | |
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