Real deal or move along?

So...yeah, I just confirmed with the seller that the gears in this axle are 2.71, in other words, not good.

And new ring and pinion sets are $260, if they will even fit. That just put the price of this axle (before new bearings and brakes) around $500.

For that money I think I'm now better off with the shortened Ford 8.8

This may well have just decided what route I take. I really should have asked the seller that question at the very beginning.