Blown Front Diff - Again After 110K

Unless there's a leak its rare anyone checks oil in diffs or transmissions, its not like oil in a gearbox gets consumed like it does in an engine. Could quite possibly have not even been properly filled when the diff was replaced the first time.

 

WINNER WINNER!!!!!

 

That's a little steep IMO. More than likely they'll just pulling the hubs, clean and inspect the bearings, replace if neccessary and re-assemble with a new seal.

I definitely would recommend having the wheel bearings checked being that they share oil with the diff. If it was indeed run low those bearings could be damaged.

 

Does that truck have drive axle temp gauges on the dash? If so. Do they work? I’m curious as to what a gauge would say in this case. Most have a 300 degree max.

 

With the spindle (axle half shaft not spindle) dmg, i dont think id risk the bearings, be what? 600$ in parts and known to be good, or at least covered by warranty now...


Lets see,
differential is 2500
Bearings 600 for all 4
Axle half shafts x2 is 500
Synth gear Lube is 250
Seals 300

I get 4150 in parts
Labor at 150 for 15 hrs is 2250
Taxes and shop supplies to top things off, plus theyll charge you a % on parts...

Not godawful

 

Too late now but why didn’t you take it to a drivetrain shop ? If on the road, you can google local drivetrain shops.