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How hard to change out rearend?

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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 01:20 AM
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How hard to change out rearend?

I have a 3.54 rearend which is not wonderful to tow my 5th wheel. How hard is it to change out the rearend to a 3.73? Also, where would be a good place to buy?

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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 02:45 AM
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Check out classified ads on Diesel websites.
Someone is always selling axles.
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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with all the right equipment you can do it in 2 or 2 1\2 hours. easy really. you can try viking auto dismantlers in redding. i know they ship but you may have a wrecking yard closer
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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 06:20 PM
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Re: How hard to change out rearend?

Originally posted by javamann
I have a 3.54 rearend which is not wonderful to tow my 5th wheel. How hard is it to change out the rearend to a 3.73? Also, where would be a good place to buy?

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-Pete
Is the 3.73 even an option with the Dana 70?

I've heard it's a chore best left to the professionals.


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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 07:09 PM
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Re: Re: How hard to change out rearend?

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Is the 3.73 even an option with the Dana 70?

I've heard it's a chore best left to the professionals.


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im talkin the whole rear end. piece o cookie if you just do gears or carrier its something like 6 hours book time
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