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SGTHohensee · 09-10-2024, 08:39 PM

Once upon a time, my truck was wrecked. Originally it came with 3.42s in a 12 bolt, now it has 3.07s, and I think the whole shooting match has been swapped at some point. I’m just trying to figure out specifically what year this rear end is.

Markings are TAA W165 1 on the top of the axle tube. E153 cast on the pumpkin for what I’m guessing is a date code.

Gears are marked 14:43 GM 6 73 2-17

My guess is they pulled it out of a junkyard. I want to know if it’s 4wd or 2wd from the factory because it currently has a bent axle shaft. I want to know if they pulled the factory one out of the bent axle, or if it was bent prior. Or what.

Any ideas?

09-10-2024, 08:39 PM	#1
SGTHohensee Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Smyrna Tennessee Posts: 16	Need 1973? axle ID help Once upon a time, my truck was wrecked. Originally it came with 3.42s in a 12 bolt, now it has 3.07s, and I think the whole shooting match has been swapped at some point. I’m just trying to figure out specifically what year this rear end is. Markings are TAA W165 1 on the top of the axle tube. E153 cast on the pumpkin for what I’m guessing is a date code. Gears are marked 14:43 GM 6 73 2-17 My guess is they pulled it out of a junkyard. I want to know if it’s 4wd or 2wd from the factory because it currently has a bent axle shaft. I want to know if they pulled the factory one out of the bent axle, or if it was bent prior. Or what. Any ideas? __________________ Josh Hohensee 1979 Midnight Black SWB I'd attach a picture, but photosucket sucks.



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