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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 11:18 AM
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Found a 8.25 used with a arb 200$ locker has some marks on it and says copper line in the diff is leaking but sees movement in the carrier. Is it worth it?
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 11:31 AM
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That thing has clearly had the crap beat out of it. Could be a $200 paper weight. If it was me, I'd pass on it
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 11:51 AM
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that looks bad, no thanks.
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 12:33 PM
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Found this online
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 01:35 PM
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Yeah, that's what you do when setting it up.... That thing has had the **** kicked out of it
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 02:00 PM
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It definitely looks lighter..lol
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 02:04 PM
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So pass
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Old Jan 24, 2017 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by peligro113
It definitely looks lighter..lol
He found the silver lining haha
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Old Jan 25, 2017 | 12:33 AM
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Its a paper weight i would pass on it.
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Old Jan 25, 2017 | 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeepin'_Aint_EZ
He found the silver lining haha
Those are custom machined grooves to allow for hydrodynamic lubrication.
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Old Jan 25, 2017 | 07:05 AM
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Originally Posted by LACK
Those are custom machined grooves to allow for hydrodynamic lubrication.
"Super Slinger"
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Old Jan 25, 2017 | 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by LACK
Those are custom machined grooves to allow for hydrodynamic lubrication.
Originally Posted by Basslicks
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