Busted front diff. Now what?
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Busted front diff. Now what?
I was out wheeling in the snow today (2 feet +) and somehow managed to break my front diff.
I was able to use my winch to get out, and then limp the truck home using the CDL.
I pulled the axle out and the diff apart, to find a pile shavings and stripped out gears. The ring and pinion seem to be fine.
So, now what?
While I've got this apart, I may as well make it better.
But a stock diff back in it?
But a different diff back in?
Put in a locker?
If locker, which one?
What about the ring and pinion, should I replace those too?
Should I regear? I'm running 275/70R18s, (10% change over stock)
Thanks
Max
I was able to use my winch to get out, and then limp the truck home using the CDL.
I pulled the axle out and the diff apart, to find a pile shavings and stripped out gears. The ring and pinion seem to be fine.
So, now what?
While I've got this apart, I may as well make it better.
But a stock diff back in it?
But a different diff back in?
Put in a locker?
If locker, which one?
What about the ring and pinion, should I replace those too?
Should I regear? I'm running 275/70R18s, (10% change over stock)
Thanks
Max
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