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  1. rich006

    Why do wheels turn easier forward than reverse?

    I was testing my axle flange runout today to troubleshoot a vibration. My measurements are posted here and I'd like feedback in that thread on whether the axles are OK or not. But I created a new thread here because I noticed something unrelated to the vibration: with the transmission in...
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    vibration at 25-40 mph

    What would cause a mild vibration at relatively low speeds? I recently replaced my stock 7 1/4 rear with an 8 1/4 sure-grip and I installed the driveshaft from the 8 1/4 donor car because it was the right length already. Since then I notice a mild vibration starting at about 25 mph. It...
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    new 8.25 shudder in low speed turn

    I replaced my 7.25" rear end with an 8.25" sure-grip from a salvage yard car, and now I have a shudder at very low speed when turning slightly. It seems to go away at higher speeds or in a full turn. Also, it seems to go away after driving a few miles but comes back next time I start out...
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    first time rear end swap

    I'm about to do my first rear end swap and I'm looking for general advice about how to do it--what order to do things, how to hold up the new rear during the process, etc etc. I found a really helpful thread here, but I want all the tips I can get. I'll be replacing the leaf springs at the...
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    8.25" pinion bearing preload varies during turn

    I have a "new" (from salvage yard) 8.25" sure-grip on jack stands, and I believe the pinion seal was leaking. Before changing it, I went to measure the torque required to turn the pinion. It varies from about 3.5 in-lb to 7 in-lb going around, and sometimes takes more like 10-11 in-lb to get...
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    7.25 to 8.25: new brake lines needed?

    Swapping out my 7.25" rear for an 8.25", can I reuse the hard brake lines or not? I'm guessing not.
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    rubber bump stop on top of differential

    I got a new 8.25" rear end from a junk yard so I can switch to LBP. On top of the differential housing (pumpkin) there's a bracket with a slot where a bump stop would go, but the bump stop is missing. Any idea where I can find one? What is it called? Or can I use the existing one on my 7.25"...
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