Diff replacement

cameronsclone

cameronsclone

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does anyone think its possible to change out the acuaul differential without taking out the entire case? That top bolt in the frame is such a bastard! I cant get it out and get a hold on the nut. I cracked open the new diff (off 4x4 s series w/ 3.42s) and it looks like I can swap the diff without removing the case.
 
TxSy1430

TxSy1430

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Re: Diff replacement

It will come out...All you need is a swivel right after the socket. The diff wont come out without removing the whole thing....trust me I tried.

Scott
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cameronsclone

cameronsclone

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Re: Diff replacement

I picked it up at a salvcage yard up the road. Came off a 4X4 blazer with 3.42s. I got it for $200. Theres another real big place in seguin called greenleaf recycling that will give you a 6(?) month warranty and extended warranty options. They had one for $350 I think.
Edit: this is the one I was talking about:
http://www.urgpartsearch.com/link/addpart.cfm?v_mode=add
and heres a list of around my zip (leander)
http://www.urgpartsearch.com/link/searchresults.cfm?RequestTimeout=500
 
B

big gear head

axle builder
Re: Diff replacement

You can not change the differential without removing the case. This is a real pain to set up with the case out, and it would be impossible to set the backlash on the gears with it in the truck.
 
turbodog

turbodog

Donating Member
Re: Diff replacement

I just did it, with a 18mm box end in the frame on the nut, and a 3 inch extension and a deep 3/4 socket on the bolt. I could only ratchet it one 'click' at a time. I took breaks and worked on the other bolts to rest my wrist. But I got'er done.
 
TxSy1430

TxSy1430

New member
Re: Diff replacement

I found me another front diff and have already rebuilt it and its going back in this Saturday....Should be back on the road by noon...YAAAAHOOO
 
TxSy1430

TxSy1430

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Re: Diff replacement

I used the 18mm and an impact swivel and had the diff out in no time at all. I used a cutoff wheel for the bottom bracket. And the diff about fell out....
 
TxSy1430

TxSy1430

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Re: Diff replacement

Is it a good idea to run Synthetic in the front diff? If so what is the best to use?
 
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