what do you guys think???
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here is my dilemma: the rear end in my truck has started howling, so i know its time for a rebuild...my truck is an '03 screw w/ an 8.8 rear end..i want to install 4.88's however i was told that it is not recommended to put 4.88's in an 8.8... I would like to swap my rear end for a 975, which i can get for about $500, but by the time i put the gears in that, i'll probably be looking at around $800 bucks! With money being tight right now ( I just lost my job, mortage payment is #1 priority!!) I would like to make the most cost effective decision. so i guess my question is, would i be okay running 4.88's in my 8.8 until i can comfortably afford to do a 975 swap? or am i better off just doing the swap right now? thanks in advance!! 
You sure it's that bad ? I would just hit with some new synthetic and modifier for now and take care of that mortgage. Unless you have another job lined up.
Howling usually isn't a big deal. Pop the cover, if 'it's bad, there will be evidence.
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the most I tow is a few bikes when we go riding, or a vw...nothing too extreme...its mostly just for the bigger tires..
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i already inspected driveshaft and other things that may cause the clunk noise, everything looked ok.