Good afternoon!
Over the past few weeks I went through a whining sound on coasting/decel coming from the rear differential of my 05 Jeep TJ. I took it to the shop where I was told the pinion nut loosened up and that the inner workings of my rear diff are all pretty damaged, ultimately recommending a rebuild.
Current setup: Stock Dana 35 with 3.07 gears, 31 x 10.5 in tires, no lift
Quote to rebuild what's there: $500 parts, $1500 labor
Question 1: Is this pretty standard for a rebuild cost?
Question 2: I don't really wheel and plan to mainly use the jeep for occasional light trail use, if snow is pretty bad on the roads, etc - Is it worth pursuing a Super 35 rebuild + or - regearing to 4.10 at this price point? Only planned upgrade is maybe a 2 in lift and replacement of shocks/springs etc if they go bad.
I appreciate any thoughts or input from y'all!
Over the past few weeks I went through a whining sound on coasting/decel coming from the rear differential of my 05 Jeep TJ. I took it to the shop where I was told the pinion nut loosened up and that the inner workings of my rear diff are all pretty damaged, ultimately recommending a rebuild.
Current setup: Stock Dana 35 with 3.07 gears, 31 x 10.5 in tires, no lift
Quote to rebuild what's there: $500 parts, $1500 labor
Question 1: Is this pretty standard for a rebuild cost?
Question 2: I don't really wheel and plan to mainly use the jeep for occasional light trail use, if snow is pretty bad on the roads, etc - Is it worth pursuing a Super 35 rebuild + or - regearing to 4.10 at this price point? Only planned upgrade is maybe a 2 in lift and replacement of shocks/springs etc if they go bad.
I appreciate any thoughts or input from y'all!