verdesard0g
Adventurist
Well since a tire store locked in one hub and not the other when I went in for rotation and balancing and I drove over 50 miles before discovering that my front diff is making some noise. It's time for an upgrade.
The truck had open differentials front and rear. I haven't gotten stuck yet but wish it had some kind of traction control so I installed a Detroit Trutrac in the front.
Here are a few pics from the install which I did in my backyard. (I sure wish I had a lift, it would have been easier than doing it laying on my back on the bricks LOL)
It took about 6 hours total. To get the axles out I had to completely remove the freespin hubs which I had been wanting to inspect since installing several years ago.
the trutrac and install kit:
First part to remove was the differential protector. I looks like it's been abused doing it's job. This is the only underbody protection my truck has. The diff still looks pristine!:
The OEM open diff, even though I use 4 wheel drive often it the gears still like it new:
The new limited diff installed with indicating compound showing the correct patch:
The truck had open differentials front and rear. I haven't gotten stuck yet but wish it had some kind of traction control so I installed a Detroit Trutrac in the front.
Here are a few pics from the install which I did in my backyard. (I sure wish I had a lift, it would have been easier than doing it laying on my back on the bricks LOL)
It took about 6 hours total. To get the axles out I had to completely remove the freespin hubs which I had been wanting to inspect since installing several years ago.
the trutrac and install kit:
First part to remove was the differential protector. I looks like it's been abused doing it's job. This is the only underbody protection my truck has. The diff still looks pristine!:
The OEM open diff, even though I use 4 wheel drive often it the gears still like it new:
The new limited diff installed with indicating compound showing the correct patch: