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Rear End Troubles.....

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NarcosisOP

Mar 26, 2003 at 8:27 PM
88 Bronco 351 8.8 3:55 w/ABS Was getting vibration at about 60 and some clunking. Thought all i needed was u joints but mech showed me the up and down play in the shaft to the rear.Said the pinion is shot. what options do I have other that buying a POS rear from the boneyard for $575 !!!! ( AND WHO KNOWS WHAT YOUR GETTING ) Whats involved having it rebuilt? $$$ Thanks
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BoulderBronco

Mar 27, 2003 at 1:41 PM
You could always throw a 10.25" in there. They are fairly cheap. But then you have to worry about getting a 5 bolt lug pattern. To repair what you have you will most likely need new ring and pinion $150, new bearings $50, and possibly a new carrier but I would imagine it is ok. Plus labor to do it. I would say it would be cheaper to have it fixed/rebuilt than to buy a whole new setup.
93 Bronco,White/Green

Engine:
351W, 130 amp alternator, AGR High Pressure power steering pump, Custom K&N intakes, BroncoAir YORK on-board-air kit,

Drivetrain:
E4OD tranny, BW 1356 T-Case, 6" Superlift w/radius arms, Superlift Superrunner Steering Kit, D44 TTB front w/ARB, Warn Premium hubs, 4.88 gears, Ford 8.8 rear, custom CV driveshaft front, custom length driveshaft rear, 37" MTR's, BroncoAir Extreme Duty Winch Bumper, Warn M12000 winch,

Other: Lund Moon Visor, Tinted windows, PIAA 90Series fog/driving lights, full size spare, Uniden CB, kick ass stereo, Alpine MP3 head unit, CD/MP3 Changer, Orion amps, Boston 12" subs, MBQuart components.

Future: D60 front w/ custom coils, Sterling 10.25" rear, ARB's and 4.88's, full Bassani Exhaust/Header system, hopefully a supercharger but ya know it's all about the $$$$$$$$$
I am also the owner of BroncoAir

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NarcosisOP

Mar 27, 2003 at 6:39 PM
Thats what I was figuring..almost $600 for who knows what condition axle then the installation. OUCH !
JB

John Barrett

Mar 28, 2003 at 1:12 AM
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Thats what I was figuring..almost $600 for who knows what condition axle then the installation. OUCH !


Lets see, Ring & Pinion set $150.00, get Full Installation Kit (includes bearings & Shims for pinion & comes with marking paste too) $98.00, Total Cost would be $248.00 for parts.

To rebuild a rearend it takes time & time is money, $25 - $75 a hour and not all rearends take the same amount of time to rebuild, Some fall apart and just go back together easy, other times you got to use a torch (depends on the rear axle you have & condition of axle).

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1996BRONCO

Apr 9, 2003 at 9:36 PM
IN SAC TO REBUILD A REAR END RUNS ABOUT $749.89. THAT IS WHAT I PAID 6 MONTHS AGO. RING & PINION 4.88'S, AUBURN LIMITED SLIP & BEARINGS.

edited Apr 9, 2003 at 9:41 PM

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NarcosisOP

Apr 9, 2003 at 9:49 PM
I`m best off just keeping a lookout for a whole swap.Especially since i just picked up a 96 with 43,000 miles on it....
RZ

Randy Zrubek

Apr 10, 2003 at 12:06 AM
I would not pay $575 for a used rear end. Keep looking, you should be able to find one for $200-$300. Swap it in and run it until it breaks. Changing the pinion gear on the 8.8" is a bear, so $750 to fix it (parts&labor)is in the ballpark. If you were closer, I'd sell you mine from my 88 Bronco.
PB

Pony-boy

Apr 10, 2003 at 12:47 AM
Nice rig Tom,
Mine is Black on Black, No Chrome accept the rims.
Thats not dented, It's customized
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