Need a New Rear. Recommendations?
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Need a New Rear. Recommendations?
Ok so, a few weeks ago I started getting a whining noise coming from the rear of my truck. Fast forward to today, the transmission shop tells me I need a new rear end. $2200 to have used rear installed. Dayum!
So, I'm definitely going to get a second opinion but assuming I really do need a new rear, I'm going to have a buddy give me hand. I have the 8.8 rear with an open/non ls diff.
Any advice on how to go forward with this would be awesome. Should I go with a 9.75. Pull it from a junk yard or buy rebuilt? I'm sure its not the most technical job swapping out a rear. Any help is appreciated.
So, I'm definitely going to get a second opinion but assuming I really do need a new rear, I'm going to have a buddy give me hand. I have the 8.8 rear with an open/non ls diff.
Any advice on how to go forward with this would be awesome. Should I go with a 9.75. Pull it from a junk yard or buy rebuilt? I'm sure its not the most technical job swapping out a rear. Any help is appreciated.
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dantheman723 (10-19-2016)
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Lol yeah unless hes family or really trusted Id ask EXACTLY what it "shot"
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650NutKase (10-19-2016)
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I'd hate for you to slap a rear end in...and all you needed was a fluid change
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Yeah really, I took the plug off about a week ago, there were some shavings on the magnet but I thought some shavings would be normal wear? I stuck my pinkey finger in there and the fluid looked clean.
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how many miles on your truck?
Metal shavings (depending on miles) are normal wear.
my advice....take the shell off.....service it...inspect it...then see what happens.
50 bucks vs 2200
Metal shavings (depending on miles) are normal wear.
my advice....take the shell off.....service it...inspect it...then see what happens.
50 bucks vs 2200