Help - rear differential blew apart
05-13-2005, 07:13 PM
#11
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Re: Help - rear differential blew apart
I recommend junkyard parts. It is easy to verify gear ratio by counting
the axle and yoke turn ratio if needed.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
rockstroh@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
the axle and yoke turn ratio if needed.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
rockstroh@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
05-13-2005, 07:13 PM
#12
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Posts: n/a
Re: Help - rear differential blew apart
I recommend junkyard parts. It is easy to verify gear ratio by counting
the axle and yoke turn ratio if needed.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
rockstroh@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
the axle and yoke turn ratio if needed.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
rockstroh@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
05-13-2005, 07:13 PM
#13
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Posts: n/a
Re: Help - rear differential blew apart
I recommend junkyard parts. It is easy to verify gear ratio by counting
the axle and yoke turn ratio if needed.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
rockstroh@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
the axle and yoke turn ratio if needed.
Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
rockstroh@gmail.com wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
05-13-2005, 08:38 PM
#14
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Re: Help - rear differential blew apart
Now is the time to upgrade to the Real Jeep Dana 44:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
Mailto:LW------3rd http://----------.com/dana35c/
<rockstroh@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1116021761.791907.233970@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
>
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
Mailto:LW------3rd http://----------.com/dana35c/
<rockstroh@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1116021761.791907.233970@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
>
05-13-2005, 08:38 PM
#15
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Re: Help - rear differential blew apart
Now is the time to upgrade to the Real Jeep Dana 44:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
Mailto:LW------3rd http://----------.com/dana35c/
<rockstroh@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1116021761.791907.233970@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
>
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
Mailto:LW------3rd http://----------.com/dana35c/
<rockstroh@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1116021761.791907.233970@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
>
05-13-2005, 08:38 PM
#16
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Re: Help - rear differential blew apart
Now is the time to upgrade to the Real Jeep Dana 44:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
Mailto:LW------3rd http://----------.com/dana35c/
<rockstroh@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1116021761.791907.233970@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
>
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
Mailto:LW------3rd http://----------.com/dana35c/
<rockstroh@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1116021761.791907.233970@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
>
05-13-2005, 08:38 PM
#17
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Re: Help - rear differential blew apart
Now is the time to upgrade to the Real Jeep Dana 44:
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
Mailto:LW------3rd http://----------.com/dana35c/
<rockstroh@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1116021761.791907.233970@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
>
http://www.off-road.com/jeep/tech/convaxle/d44.html
God Bless America, Bill 0|||||||0
Mailto:LW------3rd http://----------.com/dana35c/
<rockstroh@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1116021761.791907.233970@g43g2000cwa.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi all,
>
> So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> problem before?
>
> On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> for a set of those :)
>
> Thanks everyone..
>
05-15-2005, 10:33 AM
#18
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Re: Help - rear differential blew apart
unless the case is crackerd or broke a simple rebuild will do
you can see the ratio by pulling off the cover and looking for the stampings
on the ring gear
Mike Romain wrote:
> I recommend junkyard parts. It is easy to verify gear ratio by counting
> the axle and yoke turn ratio if needed.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> rockstroh@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> > underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> > shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> > out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> > rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> > opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> > of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> > problem before?
> >
> > On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> > the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> > for a set of those :)
> >
> > Thanks everyone..
you can see the ratio by pulling off the cover and looking for the stampings
on the ring gear
Mike Romain wrote:
> I recommend junkyard parts. It is easy to verify gear ratio by counting
> the axle and yoke turn ratio if needed.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> rockstroh@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> > underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> > shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> > out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> > rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> > opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> > of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> > problem before?
> >
> > On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> > the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> > for a set of those :)
> >
> > Thanks everyone..
05-15-2005, 10:33 AM
#19
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Posts: n/a
Re: Help - rear differential blew apart
unless the case is crackerd or broke a simple rebuild will do
you can see the ratio by pulling off the cover and looking for the stampings
on the ring gear
Mike Romain wrote:
> I recommend junkyard parts. It is easy to verify gear ratio by counting
> the axle and yoke turn ratio if needed.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> rockstroh@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> > underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> > shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> > out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> > rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> > opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> > of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> > problem before?
> >
> > On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> > the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> > for a set of those :)
> >
> > Thanks everyone..
you can see the ratio by pulling off the cover and looking for the stampings
on the ring gear
Mike Romain wrote:
> I recommend junkyard parts. It is easy to verify gear ratio by counting
> the axle and yoke turn ratio if needed.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> rockstroh@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> > underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> > shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> > out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> > rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> > opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> > of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> > problem before?
> >
> > On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> > the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> > for a set of those :)
> >
> > Thanks everyone..
05-15-2005, 10:33 AM
#20
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Help - rear differential blew apart
unless the case is crackerd or broke a simple rebuild will do
you can see the ratio by pulling off the cover and looking for the stampings
on the ring gear
Mike Romain wrote:
> I recommend junkyard parts. It is easy to verify gear ratio by counting
> the axle and yoke turn ratio if needed.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> rockstroh@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> > underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> > shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> > out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> > rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> > opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> > of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> > problem before?
> >
> > On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> > the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> > for a set of those :)
> >
> > Thanks everyone..
you can see the ratio by pulling off the cover and looking for the stampings
on the ring gear
Mike Romain wrote:
> I recommend junkyard parts. It is easy to verify gear ratio by counting
> the axle and yoke turn ratio if needed.
>
> Mike
> 86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
> 88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
>
> rockstroh@gmail.com wrote:
> >
> > Hi all,
> >
> > So I was merging onto the freeway last week when I hear this loud BANG
> > underneath my YJ.. pulled over to the side, and while I was able to
> > shift gears, the jeep wouldn't move. Thought the transmission had gone
> > out. Towed it to a mechanic who said I needed to replace the entire
> > rear differential at a bill of $1200.. I am going to get a second
> > opinion before going through with it.. maybe it can be repaired instead
> > of replaced.. Jeep is at about 130,000 miles.. has anyone had this
> > problem before?
> >
> > On a side note, if anyone knows where I can find those soft doors with
> > the clear windows on both the top and bottom of the doors, I'm looking
> > for a set of those :)
> >
> > Thanks everyone..