Got the brakes and pinion gear off of the 12-bolt tonight.  The impact drill was a life saver!

Will need to remove bearings and then clean it up for inspection.  Will rent a tool for removing the bearings.

Continued the 12-bolt tear-down and initial inspection.  Looking good so far, but more to inspect before ordering new parts.  Also going to have to get some more tools to complete the job.

Started the dis-assembly of the 12-bolt for inspection.  First had to get the drum brakes off with a big hammer:

I had to get the drums off (will be replacing brakes with disc) so I can get the spindle out which is a part of the bolts that hold the wheel on.

Once the spindle is out, I think the 4 bolts (2 shown in red) will be all I need to remove to get the rest of the brakes off the axle.

This is my setup for working on the read axle.  Got the cover off without breaking any bolts (sprayed with Kroil for a couple days prior).  I can still wheel it around the garage with this setup.  Will let it drain over night before doing much more.  I have a DVD to refer to for the rest of it.  I need to inspect the portion that holds the posi in place.  If they are in bad shape, I won’t be able to use the axle as they are matched to the rear axle.  So I will need to do some inspection before determining if I can use this and before ordering replacement parts.  I do know I will be changing the gearing to 3:73 gears.

Got to use my magnetic bowl – those are great for holding bolts and not losing them if you kick the dish!