heavy breather
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I am new to the forum, so I hope I am asking in the right area.
I just picked up a 4X4 2003 xtra cab xlt with a 4.0 and a standard trans.
I am pretty sure I will need to replace the front drive shaft soon. I checked Tom Woods, and they have a double cardan for a little less than what I can get an OE style shaft for. Is there a better option, or is that about the best option?
Second, I have a 8.8 rear end, I want to find a selectable locker for the rear. Whats the best bang for your buck on a locker? Also, I am assuming that I have the 28 spline axle shafts, I am running 265/75/16's. Am I asking a lot of those shafts, or should I plan on upgrading to a set of 31 spline shafts when I do the locker?
Third, my front diff is leaking from the diff cover and the pinion seal. It looks an awful lot like I am going to have to drop the front diff for this service, am I right? Or can the front cover be re sealed without dropping the whole diff?
Thanks for any input
I just picked up a 4X4 2003 xtra cab xlt with a 4.0 and a standard trans.
I am pretty sure I will need to replace the front drive shaft soon. I checked Tom Woods, and they have a double cardan for a little less than what I can get an OE style shaft for. Is there a better option, or is that about the best option?
Second, I have a 8.8 rear end, I want to find a selectable locker for the rear. Whats the best bang for your buck on a locker? Also, I am assuming that I have the 28 spline axle shafts, I am running 265/75/16's. Am I asking a lot of those shafts, or should I plan on upgrading to a set of 31 spline shafts when I do the locker?
Third, my front diff is leaking from the diff cover and the pinion seal. It looks an awful lot like I am going to have to drop the front diff for this service, am I right? Or can the front cover be re sealed without dropping the whole diff?
Thanks for any input