Quote: Junk that 203 and failure prone weak bearing front end. Find a doner 80 to 93 and swap the front and rear along with the transfer case.
80-93 what? I have that era CAD 44 and a 9 1/4 that have taken some abuse and haven't failed. I still have high gears and run low range and I haven't tried to break it. I can buy 9 1/4 rears all day cheap and probably the 44's and with with aftermarket axles would be cheaper than anyone wants for D60's or D70's. My pet peeve is really what axles are easier to maintain and less costly for bearings, seals, & brake pads.
