CaptnPea
02-01-2012, 08:24
1996 3/4 Suburban 6.5TD 14 Bolt Diff.
VIN: 1GKGK26F8TJ721153 <wink/wink> if I can find a build sheet, to define parts.
Last weekend trip, kid with trainers permit, gets to hear a nice howling from the back of the Suburban....
Diff, was locked up as evidenced by any attempt to turn a sharp corner without wheel hopping before we had this happen.....
Only time it made any bad sound was once when rolling down a decent grade at speed, torque reversed, it let out a good wail, about, jumped out of the seat. Expected to have nothing but, after switching drivers was surprised to find no noise/issue except that diff was still locked, I think I got to it in time.
Pulled the cover off last night and found a nice neat pile of metal on the magnet, and lube has a nice sparkle to it.
What diff is this?
I have a mechanic willing to work with me, he's been through this before, what pitfalls in the replacement.
Can this be fixed cheaply by removing locking features and going with a free diff? This is a highway queen used as a people mover, not an offroad racer by any streach of the imagination...
Bearings / main pinion / all else seem ok for wear, just the center has something broken.
Thanks for the help.
VIN: 1GKGK26F8TJ721153 <wink/wink> if I can find a build sheet, to define parts.
Last weekend trip, kid with trainers permit, gets to hear a nice howling from the back of the Suburban....
Diff, was locked up as evidenced by any attempt to turn a sharp corner without wheel hopping before we had this happen.....
Only time it made any bad sound was once when rolling down a decent grade at speed, torque reversed, it let out a good wail, about, jumped out of the seat. Expected to have nothing but, after switching drivers was surprised to find no noise/issue except that diff was still locked, I think I got to it in time.
Pulled the cover off last night and found a nice neat pile of metal on the magnet, and lube has a nice sparkle to it.
What diff is this?
I have a mechanic willing to work with me, he's been through this before, what pitfalls in the replacement.
Can this be fixed cheaply by removing locking features and going with a free diff? This is a highway queen used as a people mover, not an offroad racer by any streach of the imagination...
Bearings / main pinion / all else seem ok for wear, just the center has something broken.
Thanks for the help.