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Fred T · 05-12-2005, 01:05 PM

Do you have the factory service manual? If not, it will become the best tool in your toolbox. You can buy a reprint from the on-line parts dealers.

Sounds like you will be over your head on this. I would recommend getting the carrier assembly (pumpkin) out of another truck. That way you don't have to worry about setting up the gears. It will involve only removing the cover, pulling the axles out and changing the carrier. I would also replace the axle seals while you have it apart.

05-12-2005, 01:05 PM	#7
Fred T Cantankerous Geezer Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bel Aire, KS Posts: 6,264	Do you have the factory service manual? If not, it will become the best tool in your toolbox. You can buy a reprint from the on-line parts dealers. Sounds like you will be over your head on this. I would recommend getting the carrier assembly (pumpkin) out of another truck. That way you don't have to worry about setting up the gears. It will involve only removing the cover, pulling the axles out and changing the carrier. I would also replace the axle seals while you have it apart. __________________ Fred There is no such thing as too much cam...just not enough engine.