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Repair ring gear in rear axle five teeth broken

Tiny
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  • 1995 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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  • 354,000 MILES
I am not very mechanical, but cannot afford to pay someone $1,200.00 to fix it.
Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 11:37 AM

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Tiny
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Good afternoon.

Do you want to attempt this repair yourself?

It is a very involved repair. It requires special tools for removing bearings and using dial indicators to set up the rear gears.

What series truck? 1/2 or 3/4 ton?

I will get the information once I know what series you have.

Roy
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 1:50 PM
Tiny
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1/2 ton extended cab.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 3:19 PM
Tiny
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The numbers on the ring gear are 26037712.11:41. GMK/ I guess this will tell me what gear ratio.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 3:22 PM
Tiny
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VIN #, 1GCEK19K7SE167617.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 3:48 PM
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Okay, you have 3.73 gears.

Are you planning on replacing the gears yourself?

Roy
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 4:38 PM
Tiny
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Thank you.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 4:40 PM
Tiny
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I might have to.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 4:45 PM
Tiny
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I talked to the local parts store they offered a ring and pin gears for $228.00 and some cheep kit that did not seem to have all the parts needed compared to others that were special order.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 4:50 PM
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Okay I found the parts at Rockauto. You are looking at around $700.00 in parts alone. That is without fluid and accessories. I would add about $150.00 for that.

That price you got was a good price. You will also need special tools that will cost you as well. I would seriously think about that estimate as it will have a warranty. If you do it, it is all on you.

Forget the parts store. They are Richmond gears and they are very cheap gears that will not last.

Roy
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 5:02 PM
Tiny
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Thank you very much for your time. I appreciate your advise I might have to go with the estimate.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 5:17 PM
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You are welcome.

I understand the economics but sometimes it is cheaper to have them do it than trying it yourself.

Roy
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 5:30 PM
Tiny
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Yes, thank you. It pays to research thanks to people like you that are willing to help others.
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 5:34 PM
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We are always glad to help.

Roy
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Sunday, September 2nd, 2018 AT 5:40 PM

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