So I made a few discoveries on the rear-end so far. First I tried to remove the right rear brake drum and of course no go. It must have taken me an hour solid of hammering on the drum until it finally gave up and came off. At that time I noticed the flattened spot on the axle tube for the bump stop. Also the wheel cylinder was seized beyond belief. Another 20 min of hammering just to see if it would free up and yes I know I need to replace it. Then I discovered the worst axle bearing slop I have ever seen. Between that and the pinion seal leak I guess an overhaul is in order. I have determined I do have a BOP 8.2 but that is all I know. I tried cleaning off the axle tube to the left of the diff cover down to bare metal and can't find anything. The other brake drum came right off as it should.
Is the brake line that comes from the front proportioning valve to the rear T junction over the rear end a larger diameter then the ones that go to the wheel cylinder? I know on my Chevy truck that is the case. All 3/16 except that main line front to back. Can't remember but i think its 1/4
Why do they use limited slip with highway gears? I always thought it was for off the line hook up drag race applications. Wouldn't highway gear posi make it bog on hard launches?
Are you guys using timken bearings or store brands?
