Well at 85K my rear gear gave up the ghost. The timing couldn't have been worse. I lost my job on the 12/31 and the opportunities look pretty slim for now.
Anyway when I got it towed to the local shop, that has a good reputation, I got the bad news. It seems the axle bearing cap popped a bolt and let everything shift out alignment. This caused such a noise
$730 dollars worth. The gear was almost as noisy as the kitchen when I delivered the good news.
I looked at the rear end with the shop tech and I need a ring, pinion and new bearings. At this point the carriers look ok, but the speed sensor ring gear has a few teeth that are pretty narled up.
DO I need a new one?? I'm wondering since this doesn't mesh with anything and it should still pump out its sensing to the pick up unit. Any ideas here.
But my real question is; can I change this out myself and save the $$$$. I have rebuilt engines before, but have never even thought of dealing with gearing.
Any good sources for heavy duty parts at a good price. I tow a gooseneck with about 13K worth of old tractors on it, so it will get some use / abuse.
But if this Dana rear end will require shiming or dial indicator adjustments, I need to have the pros do it. I suspect.
Specs
99 2500 4x with 3:54 limited slip gearing. If more infomration is needed post particulars and I'll provide. I need to save wherever I can on this one. Momma needs a new dryer, oh my ears, my ears.
Rebuilding My Diff??
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