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Found the fuel leak...

After removing the bed to inspect the tank/pump assemblies, I found that the front tank has rust perforation around the lock ring. Total of about 6 holes, with a total area approximately that of a quarter piece.

After the above posted annoyance, I started looking through some old magazines and checking around online. There is a Dana 44 axle that comes with 2.73 gears, but I don't think they'll fit in my front axle. I don't think they're reverse cut gears like the Ford D44IFS uses, so they may not work for me.

They can be found in Wagoneers from 80-92. I'll look further into it, but I doubt I'll pursue it, because I'll also have to find 2.73 gears for the 8.8" Ford as well, and they're not easily had.