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  1. Curtisje

    M1028A3 Front Locker

    After some more thought I think you guys are right about 586 being the date for the ring and pinion, probably the install date. The front diff had a LOT of sloppy rtv work by someone and I swear there were 2 gaskets. I had to use a wire wheel to remove them from both the diff housing and diff...
  2. Curtisje

    M1028A3 Front Locker

    The tags were there. The truck was manufactured in 10/84. The newest tire on it was manufactured in 1988. The odometer read 36,400 miles and from everything I've inspected I believe it to be accurate. Speedometer works fine as well. The drivers side door striker bolt is worn quite a bit...
  3. Curtisje

    M1028A3 Front Locker

    Anything is possible but I'm not sure what the 586 stamped into the front differential ring gear has to do with the rearend. :D:D
  4. Curtisje

    M1028A3 Front Locker

    The truck is a 1985 model. 586 must be for something else.
  5. Curtisje

    M1028A3 Front Locker

    I opened the front end and found what I think is a Trac-loc limited slip. It also has 586 stamped on the ring gear and etched into the pinion. I'm assuming that means my truck has 5.86 gears instead of the standard 4.56 most CUCV's come with. Can anyone confirm this?
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