1999 Dodge Ram differential

1999 DODGE RAM
107,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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RMCCLAY
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I have a whinning in the rearend on my 99 dodge 1500. I have replaced the axle bearrings with no change. I did not want to replace the differential bearing but it seems that is the problem. The question is if the wear pattern and backlash are good to start can I take the differential out whole, press on the bearings, and install withh minor backlask adjustment. Or am I getting in over my head. A shop said they woud do it for 600.00.
Apr 16, 2008 at 1:51 PM
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Unless you do these on a somewhat regular basis, you may be spinning your wheels....errr gears I should say. The chance of frustration, and having to re-do with more damage may not be the way to go. We won't do these in-house.

$600 is a fair price and suggest going down that path.
Apr 16, 2008 at 11:15 PM
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