Pinion shaft/yoke/driveline

[wolfthing2000]

I have a new purchase ( 69 3/4 4x4) . The carrier bearing for driveline is shot , for how long who knows, and the pinion yoke at rear end and /or pinion bearings are awful loose. I am going to pull the covere and check ring and pinion. How much are the yards getting for a 4:56 carrier and or complete housing now days??? The axle is the Corporate "Quick change" type.
Thanks,
Dave

[wolfthing2000]

Okay. Here is what I am finding here in Southern Oregon.
Prices for the 3rd member are running from 75 to 250 dollars. One yard said to come by and check out what they have and 100 for the 3rd member and if I want the whole rear axle assy. they will sell the entire thing complete for 125! I hope it is the 4:56 I am looking for . and in fair shape. Looking at mine again I feel it might be mostly yoke wear on the splines since that is most of the slop and the pinion shaft looks pretty good ( doesn't move too much). If I find a decent rear end I probably will pick it up just to have the extra parts.
Dave