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Old Oct 7, 2023 | 05:05 PM
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$100 on Facebook marketplace near me. No info other than “spins freely”. My 72’ has a bit of a lean to the driver side wheel, suspect I may need side yokes. Is this worth it to start a rebuild? I can’t identify it from the photos.



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Why not just rebuild the one you have. You know what it is and you can save $100.
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Fairly confidant the rear end isn't causing a lean you might inspect closer = wheel bearing, strut rod, spring

I just was looking at one on there also, I asked for the number on the bottom, guy didn't seem to have a clue, or care to look
said someone was on the way to get it, yet it's still listed = goofy sellers on FB
I walked away as I have a spare already.
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Short answer, is it worth $100, Yes.
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Depending on the ratio (assuming you don't want new gears). Give it a spin if it isn't crunching and grinding it's got to be worth 100. You can check the markings to see what year it was and if the sides are flopping around (again assuming you don't want to buy new yokes)

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Some builders will give you $250.00 core charge towards a new rebuilt one.
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"HAM" is NOT Kosher
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Thanks everyone for your input. I was looking at FB marketplace while vacationing in North Carolina. I wasn’t able to get the deal done on my schedule but it is still listed in Elizabeth City, NC if anyone is interested.
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