Posted by gmharris [71.105.35.169] on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 23:13:01 :
In Reply to: Re: Do it yourself posted by Nick [99.100.212.49] on Monday, March 25, 2013 at 21:00:13 :
As pointed out, the oil leak can be permanently fixed with a sleeve. Rebuilding the differential doesn't have any affect on a leaking seal.
Are you experiencing problems with the differential? If not, drive it until you do have problems. These differentials can last a long time and I don't think a preemptive differential rebuild on these trucks is worth it. Especially, the idea of rebuilding a spare set of differentials which you will never need.
I have both a 4.89 and a 5.83 truck, and for most people, I don't think the change is worth the money unless you plan to do a lot of driving.
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