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..