Napabandit
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- Apr 16, 2011
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- Location
- Napa, CA
- Vehicle Year
- 1993
- Make / Model
- Ford
- Engine Size
- 4.0
- Transmission
- Automatic
Hello
I purchased a used Dana 35 with 4.10 gears from ebay. The seller's description was:
"You are viewing a third member for a 1991-1994 Ford Ranger or Explorer. This is a reverse rotation member(like factory) with 4.10 gears, professionally installed. It is set up for 27 spline axle shafts, and has a open carrier case. The unit is in excellent working conditions and is ready to be installed. I am parting out my Bronco II and have no need for it anymore. Please contact me with any question."
I emailed the seller and asked him how many miles were on the unit. He replied about 5,000.
I received the diff today via UPS and did my inital inspection. I can slide the pinion gear about 1/8" back and forth. No telling how long it has been like this. The gears appear to be OK, but I know the diff won't run long in the condition it is in.
What advice can I get from you guys as to how to proceed? Do I call BS on his description that it is in excellent working condition and get my money back? Or do I just have it rebuilt and take my lumps?
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks
I purchased a used Dana 35 with 4.10 gears from ebay. The seller's description was:
"You are viewing a third member for a 1991-1994 Ford Ranger or Explorer. This is a reverse rotation member(like factory) with 4.10 gears, professionally installed. It is set up for 27 spline axle shafts, and has a open carrier case. The unit is in excellent working conditions and is ready to be installed. I am parting out my Bronco II and have no need for it anymore. Please contact me with any question."
I emailed the seller and asked him how many miles were on the unit. He replied about 5,000.
I received the diff today via UPS and did my inital inspection. I can slide the pinion gear about 1/8" back and forth. No telling how long it has been like this. The gears appear to be OK, but I know the diff won't run long in the condition it is in.
What advice can I get from you guys as to how to proceed? Do I call BS on his description that it is in excellent working condition and get my money back? Or do I just have it rebuilt and take my lumps?
Any input is appreciated.
Thanks