Hi everyone. I'm not an 80 series owner yet but I'm looking for a project car and thought an 80 would be a great project. I came across a 1997 40th anniversary edition one listed relativity cheap because the owner says it has a broken front differential. From what I've read here it's much more likely that the problem is with the birfields.
What steps can I take to diagnose the problem before buying the vehicle and determine whether it's a birfield, differential, transfer case or something else completely?
What is the likelihood that it is in fact the differential? The transfer case? How expensive or difficult are these potential issues to fix in my driveway? I've seen several videos on replacing the birfields and it seems easy enough. A transfer case or differential look more difficult though.
What steps can I take to diagnose the problem before buying the vehicle and determine whether it's a birfield, differential, transfer case or something else completely?
What is the likelihood that it is in fact the differential? The transfer case? How expensive or difficult are these potential issues to fix in my driveway? I've seen several videos on replacing the birfields and it seems easy enough. A transfer case or differential look more difficult though.