Okay gentlemen, here is what I found out. Without actually having a housing in hand to look at he estimated $2000.00 plus tax. Bill estimated a little on the high side so that he would be covered if he ran into any unforeseen issues.
Now for what you get for your money.
New 35 spline axles and bearings.
New backing plates, rotors, calipers and brake hoses.
New Detroit Locker.
New ends welded on the housing to accept the new backing plates/bearings.
Assembly of the new components.
The backing plates are from a Ford, as the HEMI rearend is also a C-Clip rearend and the backing plates/rotors/etc. would not solve the problem. The rotors are 11.25 diameter. These would be a little on the small side for the weight of our trucks, but the option would exist to upgrade to aftermarket brake parts.
You would ship him a housing with only the pinion and yoke in place, along with the ring gear. The housing would have to be steam cleaned prior to shipment.
Here is Bill's website with address and phone number. I have known Bill for a number of years now, and his work is absolutely miticulous. You will not be disappointed in his craftsmanship or quality.
He knows me as John, not Silverback. Remember that if you call him.
Damn, almost forgot something. He would need the measurement from left to right axle flange. He would maintain this dimension unless you specified differently.
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