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I'm not set up to pull the cover off. I would have to take it to a mechanic, dumping a couple hundred bucks in it at this time of year. Is there any way to determine if it is or isn't the u joint?
 

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I'm not set up to pull the cover off. I would have to take it to a mechanic, dumping a couple hundred bucks in it at this time of year. Is there any way to determine if it is or isn't the u joint?
Almost betting its the rearend but grab driveshaft by the rear and shake/twist it back and forth if you feel hear metal on metal... u joint... best bet would be mechanic tho, i think rear is gone. Hard to really tell you exactly over the internet but, thats my thoughts
 
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It is the rear differential. There is fluid coating the underside of the vehicle. I thought/think it was fluid escaping from the vent hose being dropped below the differential.

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I tried to shake the drive shaft, but it was solid/no sound from it or the u-joint.

Can someone recommend a replacement kit?

Can a couple of smart guys that can follow directions do this job in a weekend?
 

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Personally, I would go to a junkyard and buy an entire rearend. Setting up gears in a rear is best left to people who know what they are doing. Prob be cheaper from a junkyard too than rebuilding it.... far be it from me to stop you though
 
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Personally, I would go to a junkyard and buy an entire rearend. Setting up gears in a rear is best left to people who know what they are doing. Prob be cheaper from a junkyard too than rebuilding it.... far be it from me to stop you though
I like your idea, and that was my first thought as well. I haven't seen any vehicles of my make and model at any of the places I've been. Are there any other direct fit vehicles I should be looking for?
 

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Figure out what rear you have from tag in glove compartment and pretty much any 2000-2014 2wd tahoe suburban will work, you dont have to worry about matching gears in front because youre 2wd... depends on what gears you have or want...
 
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Figure out what rear you have from tag in glove compartment and pretty much any 2000-2014 2wd tahoe suburban will work, you dont have to worry about matching gears in front because youre 2wd... depends on what gears you have or want...
This tag? Thank you so much. This opens up so many more options for me. This is just a family hauler, i don't do any mountain climbing or off-roading, so gear set up isn't a huge thing for me. Are there any hidden gems as far as gears go, that I should look for?
 
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