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| | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2010 Posts: 32 | only driver rear wheel will turn by hand and the other side will not move at all is this a posi or is the passenger side stuck | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | If you can turn it, and the other side does not turn the same way, it's most likely not a posi.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2010 Posts: 32 | one side will not move at all | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | You may have a stuck brake. However, since you can turn the drivers side, that points to the differential not being a posi.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2010 Posts: 32 | any idea how to release a stuck brake | | | | | Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: May 2006 Posts: 8,351 | If you can get to it, back the adjuster off. Then, if the drum doesn't turn free, try rapping the outer diameter of the drum with a hammer, that will usually make the shoes release from the drum. You'll definetly want to take a look in the brakes to see if there's any issues, like wheel cylinder leackage or broken/damaged hardware.
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| | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2010 Posts: 32 | its a 12 bolt rearend i guess it would be wise to install a posi and rebuild everything | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2010 Posts: 32 | its a 12 bolt rear end i guess it would be wise to install a posi and rebuild everything | | | | | Joined: May 2010 Posts: 32 New Guy | | New Guy Joined: May 2010 Posts: 32 | thanks you seem to know alot about the 12 bolt rearend any suggestion on upgrades, axle housig Id 3856526 | | |
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