OFFICIAL 2nd gen 4x4 front differential bearing vibration thread

The bushing install doesn't look too bad I think I could do that. Now on the cv removal that looks too complicated to me.

 

I'm not worried about cost I just want it fixed!

 

I just changed out both boots. Axle nut is a 36mm. I got axle out of diff with large prybar. Got diff side cv off axle with a 3 prong puller. Was able to change both boots out like this. Never had to remove wheel side cv from axle.

 

It seems like it's one of those things you just have to dive in. We have all the info here in this thread. A write up with pics would help (maybe its here somewhere). For me just finding the time to take it down and also some people have had leaky seals after doing it. Whats the deal with the leaky seals? That scares me! I would not want to be fighting that!

 

Ordered today. CV boot is puking grease. Figured I will do it all at once.

 

Me and a TW brother replaced our needle bearings with the ECGS bushing today Love that bushing..... No growl, no vibe.

 

My truck is a 2010 w/ 32,654 miles on it. I took it into the dealer today to have this"vibe/growl" looked at. I took the technician with me around the block so I could make sure he heard the noise. He heard it and his initial thought was wheel bearing. 3 hours later, he came out and said that the front diff definitely needs replaced. So now I get to go back to the dealer to have the diff replaced once it arrives. Of course they didn't have it in stock. I'll update once I have it done. Oh yes, I have a 2" leveling kit on it, stock wheels/tires.

 

order the ECGS bushing now so when you can install it in your fresh diff
have you read through this thread?

 

Question I'm getting a local shop to put my ecgs bushing in this Friday. What weight or what kind of diff fluid am I gonna need to top it off thanks any snags to the install I should warn him about?

 

I used Lucas 75w90. No snags just go slow & don't break the removal tool

 

Can I just top off the diff fluid or does it need drained

 

why not drain it since your there, about 1.5 quarts

 

Cause it's not me doing it a local shops doing it

 

Me and a buddy did ours the same day and on both we broke the back lip of the bearing cage getting the tool behind it. They both broke the same way, same place. Make sure and stuff something in the diff before putting the tool in. We used two sandwich baggies. A roller even came out of mine on the way out. Bad feeling when you pull out a broken bearing cage that's missing a roller. We used a magnet to fish out the shrapnel and the roller out before pulling the baggies.

Oh yeah, we used 75w/90 too.

 

Same thing happened to me. I broke the cage and used a magnet to get the piece out.


I have a tool available if someone is needing it. $40 + shipping. PM me if you want it.

 

so have them change the diff fluid..

 

I just don't feel like paying them more than I already am. I may just have them top of off then change it when I get home. Since I'm gonna pull my skid off before I take it and will have to get under there to put it back on

 

their going to have to top it off at the least, maybe they'll pull the drain plug while their doing the bushing. can't see them charging you anymore if so their DB's

 

Sounds good I'm gonna pick up 2 quarts either they top it off or change it or I will when I put the skid back on