Red-Ford

So I'm replacing my spyder gears, I hear somewhere while I have the diff open I should replace other things, anyone got a list of stuff for me to replace?

EDIT: This is the back diff I have open.

jstockert

How many miles? Why are you replacing the spider gears? I just changed gears in my truck and replaced the carrier bearings, pinion bearing and axle bearings. Also axle seals and pinion seal. 2.9 quarts of 75w-140 syn. gear oil. That would be a complete rebuild minus gears.

Red-Ford

I am replacing them because I have shards of metal coming off of them. I am about to hit 170k miles.

jstockert

I would replace all bearing. Including the pinion bearing which you will have to pull your pinion gear.

Red-Ford

Ok, thank you.

jstockert

Are you doing the work yourself?

Red-Ford

No, I'm having our mechanic do it. I figure if there is other stuff I should replace, I need to do it right.

02-wht-sc

just have your mechanic do a total rebuild, since t has fairly high mileage. You could also have him inspect ring and pinion for damage, Or excessive wear and tear, and if it's bad replace them also