SwampWS6

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I posted in the gears and axles section but thought you guys would be quicker to respond.


What things should I look for as far as quality/usage?

I think Im getting a hell of a deal at $600 but it has 70k miles on it though. Are there certain things I need to expect to see/find? First rearend purchase so I am kinda lost on whats important or not......

Thanks a lot!

SS RRR

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check the axle bearings. see if there is any play in the axles. check the pinion shaft. see if there is any play with that. open the cover and check the wear pattern and to see if there's anything funky going on. 70K is nothing, unless all of that was spent hammering on it. did it come out of a manual or auto car?

SwampWS6

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Thanks for the tips. It came out of a auto car. 97 Z28 full suspension car. Stock motor beside SLP CAI.

Shownomercy

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If its four bolts to hold the TA on, I would pass.

SwampWS6

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Why? Care to explain?

waltsfastz

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They tend to loosen up. but for $600 you better jump on it before someone else does. That is cheap .

Fastbird93

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I wouldn't even ask questions at that price. Even if it was thrashed you'd still be saving money with a full rebuild.

Dirty_Bird

For 600 bucks id buy it and rebuild it. Hell of a deal

Dirty_Bird

Mine has yet to loosen up with the 4 bolts, i used the idustrial green loctite on those bolts. After a season of beating the **** outta it there still tight

SwampWS6

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I think its in fine condition. Its not blown up or anything, just been sitting for 3 years because of a busted trans. And if everyone is saying $600 is a steal, I think I can deal with the 4 bolts and using the industrial loctite......

Mystery Bird

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I have the four bolts and have only had to tighten them up once in two years. I will probably loctite them next spring.

SwampWS6

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What are the differences in a Moser 12 bolt and a Strange 12 bolt?

zz17iroc

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Same here, I've had mine over four years and still tight as can be. I'd jump on that deal!!

Truly the only difference is Strange's torque arm mount is the same as factory mount with the two long bolts.

Fastbird93

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I do believe stranges axle tubes are smaller than the Moser. If memory serves me the Strange has 2.5" axle tubes and the Moser has 3" axle tubes.

SwampWS6

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As long as it takes my BMR chassis mount torque arm

Well thats a good thing. I thought there was huge differences....

waltsfastz

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I Think your right on the axle tube sizes.

BTW have you bought it yet?

SwampWS6

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Yes I have the donor car. Just havent had time to take the things off it I need....