00 rodeo rear end sizes!!!????? pinion seal

[RodeoPimp]

went to replace rear pinion seal....
can anyone help me!?
i've called isuzu and they cant tell me what size rear end i have
even after they run my vin. they say the option info is blank...
i have a 2000 Isuzu Rodeo LS
3.2 dohc 4wd with 4.10 gears on the diff tag...
10bolt
i was told that since my vin starts with the number 4 its made in america and that the american built rodeos had an 8 1/2" rear end
if it started with J its built in japan and has the 7 5/8" rear end
advance auto parts said that they had a rear pinion seal for my rodeo after finding out the supposed size...8 1/2".
well the outer "frame" of the seal is to small when placed into the rear end and the rubber seal itself is to big for the shaft.... now i have no wheels.... no idea what size rear end i have and a part being OVERNIGHTED on a gamble since i was told its a direct fit part....sad thing is i need this seal by wednesday and all local parts stores cant get any of the seals for the available rear ends for 3-5 days.. please help.... i dont care if its 3am and u have any info by all means call!!! 315-856-0399
thanks for any help.....
Ryan

[amigo-2k]

http://www.myisuzuparts.com/


I searched for 2000 Rodeo and then searched for pinion seal and I think I found the one you are looking for (it has diagrams and part numbers).

[Gizmo42]

All rodeos sold in the US are american built, in Lafeyette Indiana. All rodeos build after '98 should all have a Dana 44 rear (not sure about pre '98).

If nothing else call Merlin at St. Charles Isuzu 800-727-8066 he will find exactly what you need.