3/4 ton axles for my 1/2 ton...maintenance suggestions?
 

Just bought new (to me) 3/4 ton axles for my 1/2 ton...going from 3.42 to 4.10 gears. Any suggestions on what I should do to service them pre-transplant? I don't want, nor do I have the budget to, completely rebuild them. But I also want to do what I can to make sure they're going to be fine.

Obviously I will open differentials and change out fluid.

I think I should redo wheel bearings while I'm at it.

I'll go through brakes (new rotors and resurface drums, new pads).

New locking hubs most likely.
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Sounds like you covered it all... I did the same thing and no problems yet other than i replaced the wheel bearings in the front already... Guess i didn't apply enough grease...
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Re: 3/4 ton axles for my 1/2 ton...maintenance suggestions?
 

Probably a no-brainer, but check the axle U-joints while you are at it.

Re: 3/4 ton axles for my 1/2 ton...maintenance suggestions?
 

I would do axle/wheel seals, but that is me. I've lost rear brakes to leaky seals. Currently, my front is puking gear oil out the passenger side inner-C. :(