1994 Dodge Dakota Differential

1994 DODGE DAKOTA
144,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • MANUAL
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LIZSDAD
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There is a knock in the front differential. How hard is it to fix and how do you fix it. I am thinking of buying this truck and I need to know this. Thank You
Feb 5, 2010 at 7:29 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Do you have any idea what or where the noise is coming from? Are you sure it is the differential? The worst case I would estimate around 1000.00 if it needs rebuilt. However, there are so many of them in the salvage yards as a result of the cash for clunkers, you could most likely find the entire thing the a couple hundred and then pay someone the same to install it.

NOTE: If you choose to do that, make sure to get the same gear ratio. You CAN NOT mix ratios with a 4x4.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
Feb 5, 2010 at 8:40 AM
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