Swapping ratios

[jmbrodsky@domain.elided]

     Binders,
     
        A friend has an IH 4wd pickup that apparently has different ratios 
     fr/rr due to stupendous errors by P.O.
     
        3.54 RR D60
        3.73 FR D44
     
     Now, Q:  Should he, swap the entire rear end with one from a guy who 
     has 3.73 and wants 3.54 (D60)
     
        OR:
        
        Should he try to swap the front r/p to 3.54.  I suggested the front 
     swap since the used front r/p are not usually worn badly and can be 
     had cheaply from wrecking yards.
     
        Is the front r/p swap harder than a rear end swap.  Seems that the 
     rear end only requires the u-bolts,driveshaft, e-brake, and brake 
     lines.
     
        OR is the front r/p swap pretty easy?
     
     Thanks all,
     

   -Joel

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