Differential question

Fix it now while its a part, or do it on the side of the road. Your choice.

 

2k sounds high for bearings, seals and races.

 

That’s high, where did you take it to ?

 

Are they on coke? $2800 to do wheel bearings/seals on one axle? That should be like a 2 hour job MAX per wheel end plus parts. I mean the axle shafts are already out. They may not even have to do the bearings, if they aren't damaged or pitted I'd just clean everything, put a new seal in and put it back together.

That said, 100% yes get it done. Very likely the debris floating around in the diff made its way out to the wheel ends. Doesn't hurt to make sure they're good.

 

Yes, it needs to be done. But that price?

 

I would question that $2800 quote for inspecting/replacing the wheel bearings. In my mind that quote is nearly double what I'd have anticipated.

 

Lets break it down on the expensive side, if they just replace everything.

4 bearings @ 150$ = $600
2 seals @ 50$ = $100
2 sets brakes @ 60$ = $120
2 axle gaskets @ 10$ = $20
16 locknuts @ 4$ = $64
5 gallons synthetic oil @ $200

$1104 parts, if gear oil wasn't included already. Was any of the labor included in the $4800, or just rear end?