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I am not quite sure how the ends of your diff are set up but if it is a FF, don't tear apart anything. Just fill it up with fluid and jack up one side and let it sit for 1-2 minutes, set it down and check the fluid level. Top it off and jack up the other side and wait 1-2 minutes, set it down...
Hey there's always someone who knows more about a certain part of these trucks than the next guy. We have to watch each others backs and thats the way it should be.
NOT A GOOD IDEA! Unless the grease can be dissolved in the oil (I.E. assembly lube). Those hub ends should be filled with the same lube you choose to put in the diff. My suggestion would be to lube the bearings with oil, put the inner bearing and seal in, put the hub on. Before you put the outer...
There shouldn't be any seals between the bearing and the opening in the tube. The only seal is the one between the bearing and the wheel end of the axle shaft.
The radiator should not be there. but it is the only one I had at the time I put it together. Got married at 21 and have 3 kids by 26. No money. Use what you got and make it work. It will be replaced though.
It's a 1987 Bornco II. Powered by a 302 backed by a C6 with a NP208 t-case. Axles are Dana 44 TTB IFS front and a 9 inch rear. It also has dual Flowmaster exhaust. Tires are 33x14x15 Swamper Boggers.