You will need to remove the rear axles so, lift and support the rear of the truck. Remove both rear wheels and brake drums. Remove rear diff cover, you will need a drain pan to catch the gear oil. Remove spider lock bolt and spider pin. Remove both axle "C" retaining clips. Remove both axles. Now you can R & R the rear axle seals. Inspect the rear bearing wear surface on both axles. If you can feel a ridge where the bearing rides on the axle and/or that area is pitted, replace the axles and bearings as needed. Reassemble in reverse order. Fill diff with new gear oil.
YES.
yes it is
YES. That would be a direct swop / bolt in.
YES it did.
You'd have fewer complications if you stick with 86 and older.
GMC brand rims will fit a 86 Chevy c10.
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No. 85 was the last year for straight axles.
I ASSUME axle code " 86 " is the same as it is on the ( 1996 ) Ford Ranger ( 3.73 gear ratio , conventional / non - limited slip )
Open the drivers door and look for an information sticker , you are looking for the axle code . Submit a question with the axle code and I'll see if I can find the ratio axle code 86 axle tag s3708