Bud,
I would suggest that you swap out the whole rear axle assembly (axle housing,
rear
end, axles, hubs, etc.). That's relatively easy to do and you don't have to
mess
with bearings, bushings, etc. I don't know where you live, but I would sell
you the
whole assembly for $100.
Kevin Brown
Odessa, MO
Bud Krueger wrote:
> Hi folks,
>
> Looks as if I'm going to swap the noisy rear end for a ?? used one.
> Hopefully, it'll be better. If the price is right and the wheels/splines
>aren't
> too worn I may convert to wire wheels while I'm at it. Any words of wisdom
>that
> you might share with me before I get into this operation? Any references out
> there on how to swap out a rear end? A number of the pieces, e.g., wheel
> bearings, bushes, etc., are already acquired for standard p.m. TIA.
>
> Bud Krueger
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