Rearends?...no not hers...mine

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  1. riporter

    riporter Member

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    is there a way to tell the difference between a 7.5 in rear end and 8 " with out pulling it?
    Thx Rick
     
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    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    The 7.5 has a cover on the center section on the back side where as the 8 is removed as a unit from the front.
     
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    Thx Mav,
    No cover on the backside of it...is it possible they put an 8" inch rear end on an I6 200 in 70?
    Thx, rick
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    Yes...that is possible.
     
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