Thread: Rear diff assembly replacement

I agree with your decision - I would replace it with a good second hand unit as well. Keep any good bits and scrap metal for the rest.

Cheers
Keithy

Thanks Keithy, good to have another opinion!
The rear hubs alone are about $900 new each, so at least I'll have some spare bits if ever needed.
I've had a look a the procedure in rave, looks like it's not too hard to do, but I'm expecting heavy work moving them around.
I should probably do the trailing arm bushes while I'm in there, not sure how hard they are to do.

Hi Peter, I also have to replace my rear diff, not because it is faulty but because I have a diff assemble with a Maxie Drive locker fitted to it. I have been putting it off but I will get to it soon. If I were in your position I would go for a good second hand one. And keep what you think might be useful out of the old one.
Regards, Alan

The job itself is relatively simple - if you’ve ever removed an axle before to replace a leaking seal, then the only extra to add is remove the driveshaft, remove the diff nuts, pull it out!

Putting it all back together involves much of the same, with the exception of a nice clean diff centre, and gasket goo.

Cheers
Keithy