Well I finally got everything together and installed the 'new' 8" Maverick rear end. The 3.00 gear ratio makes a big difference!
I had to get the drive shaft modified again to accept the new u-joint for the 8". While checking it out we discovered that the front u-joint yoke was bad. So basically I had to replace everything but the 'tube'. Now it should last a while.
Everything went smooth, no surprises. The 8" is about 1/4" wider on both sides so the tires stick out that much further. Not enough to be a problem. I haven't tried the 'new' 14 inch tires yet but I will sometime soon.
Hope to get some photos up soon.
