temper
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Rear differential blew out on my 2001 Tahoe LT 4WD a couple days ago. Had it towed* to a nearby garage, and they're looking at it now to see if it's rebuildable or if the axle shafts need to be replaced also. I'm trying to decide how much I'm willing to spend to have it fixed, and while I'm waiting for them to call back I've been looking at rebuild videos and rebuild kit prices. It doesn't look too difficult, but probably more than I want to deal with 1) on my daily driver and 2) in a cold garage during the winter.
So how difficult is it to rebuild a rear end?
*It was in the evening when it broke down, so I limped to a parking lot and got a ride home. I went back the next morning with tools, intending to possibly remove the driveshaft and drive it home in 4 HI. I changed my mind after envisioning the front differential blowing up on the 10 mile drive home, and getting stuck in a worse spot, on Christmas Eve no less.
So how difficult is it to rebuild a rear end?
*It was in the evening when it broke down, so I limped to a parking lot and got a ride home. I went back the next morning with tools, intending to possibly remove the driveshaft and drive it home in 4 HI. I changed my mind after envisioning the front differential blowing up on the 10 mile drive home, and getting stuck in a worse spot, on Christmas Eve no less.