Rear Diff is Shot

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ayosick

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Okay...so I have finally decided that my jeep needs to have some work done on the rear diff. When I am turning you can pretty much feel the vibrations through the entire jeep. Any suggestions on replacement. Do I ask a shop to replace with entirely new parts, or find someone who can replace with an old diff.
 

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Okay...so I have finally decided that my jeep needs to have some work done on the rear diff. When I am turning you can pretty much feel the vibrations through the entire jeep. Any suggestions on replacement. Do I ask a shop to replace with entirely new parts, or find someone who can replace with an old diff.

Best thing you can do is diagnose the issue and buy parts to replace. Send me a PM if you'd like. I'll probably get you the best prices on 8.25 stuff. You only feel vibration when turning though? No humming/whirring/whizzing?
 

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best place to start is to find out if you have track lock or not
the track lock clutch plates can break off and cause your issue
if this is the case then your best bet is full carrier replacement
 

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best place to start is to find out if you have track lock or not
the track lock clutch plates can break off and cause your issue
if this is the case then your best bet is full carrier replacement


That's what I was thinking too. Usually you'd hear chattering though if there was an issue.
 

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I thinking maybe a axle bearing when turning
OH and thanks again Eric
 
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