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Old 03-16-2003, 10:41 PM   #1
Southpa
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Sloppy rear end?

Just pulled the rear wheels today to check and adjust the brakes. I noticed about 2" of rotational slop between the 2 rear wheels. I can't seem to remember so much play between the two axles. Could the gears in the differential be on their way out? Something I should be worrying about or is this normal to a degree? Its likely the cause of the slight "clunk" I hear when shifting into reverse as well.

I'm planning on swapping my rear axles (6-lug) for some 5-lug axles sometime this spring. Think I should just get a whole different rear end? Maybe change from 3.07 gearing to something a bit heavier as well.
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Old 03-17-2003, 12:50 AM   #2
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I believe that is to much play, I have one now that has about 1 1/4 inches and am getting ready to build. It also has clunk when placed into reverse.
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Old 03-17-2003, 07:00 AM   #3
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Sloppy rear end?.............eat more fibre! LOL!

sorry couldn't resist it.
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