Well the guy just called so i am off to go get teh truck Will let you know more about it later. Thanks for all the input so far. Keep em coming.

 

Alright Update. I got the truck, Drove it home. Runs pretty decent. ( i know you dont know me, But I cant leave anything stock) Anyhow about the noise, Its a bearing in the rear end. I have the dana 60 front, sterling in the rear according to the sticker uner the hood. Makes a growling noise under load. Waiting for it to cool down a bit and I am going to tear into the rear end. The noise is there as long as your on the gas pedal. Get louder/faster with speed. Got an ABS and a brake light while I drove it home.

 

Well The diagnosis is: Ring and pinion, There are several teeth on the ring gear that are severely damaged. Got a good enough deal that I dont mind it though. Gotta find some gear for a 4:10

I hate setting lash..

 

His front axle is a Dana 60 and his rear is...

5.9L V8: Dana 60
V10/Diesel with Auto Trans: Dana 70
V10/Diesel with Manual Trans: Dana 80

 

Sorry, I meant the other way around.

 

yip. thay are 60s. 4:10 gears, drum brakes on the rear.

 

setting up gears is easy pie. when i first did it by myself, instead of somebody being there with me, i pulled and reshimmed the carrier and pinion about three times to make sure i had it right. of course it took me over a day to do it, but i know that i did it right and i wouldnt settle for less than perfect.

 

Yeah Its kind of a time thing right now. Havent decided if I an going to give it a go, Otr just drop a few bones and let the guys that do it everday take care of it.