Not sure if this is the right section for axle/rear end discussion but it is a 2nd gen truck. I'm pulling the front and rear 3rds out of my V6 truck and throwing them in my 22RE. I was thinking of rebuilding some of the rear end if I will be pulling it out anyways. The truck has ~180,000 miles.

Do you guys have any recommendations where I can buy a kit for this, or is this something I shouldn't bother with at all (can't tell if the bearings in the rear are shot as the truck isn't driveable. The motor has a snapped connecting rod I believe, cranks freely until it hits a certain spot then locks up hard so no driving it, unless there is another way?)? I will be throwing an Aussie locker in the back as well.

 

No one has any thoughts?

What would you do if you had snagged a parts truck with different 3rds/axles that you're going to use with 180,000 miles and add a locker. Just throw the locker in and go or freshen up while you have everything out? Any concensus?

 

trailgear,lowrangeoffroad,marlin...ect all sell rebuild kits for your diffs. IMO if you can setup your diffs then your good to go... if not.. save your money