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Got a GMC Suburban. Pinion gear in the rear differential has two teeth cracked off. 238K miles on the truck and she runs great otherwise. Remanufactured rear axle/diff with drum brakes is around $1450 from what I'm seeing. I'm thinking..hoping more like it, there's a good shop around central NJ that rebuilds diffs. Anyone know of any? Thank you.

 

OK, just talked to a friend who recommended Metuchen Transmission on Vineyard Rd in Edison. Any opinions on them? Thanks.

 

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31 minutes ago, Splat said:

Thanks guys. I've called around to few salvage yards and no dice yet. It's a haul but I'll give RP in Pennsauken a call Monday. Waiting on Metuchen Tranny on a quote as well. Truck runs great and just had a new exhaust system put on. Figures, right?

ask for henry. tell him john from john's car care told ya to call. he's good people

 

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what rear is in that thing?  Gearing?  

I just threw a perfectly good axle out a year ago -- stocker out of a 95 -- upgraded to a 14 bolt

Find out what you have -- crawl under there and read the tag, get your gear ratio then buy a used take off on Craigs list

Are you actually close to metuchen? I'm in Middlesex borough -- I can help if you need it -- I'll even swap out the axle for you for a small fee if you can't do it yourself

 

Lets start here -- 94 GMC suburban -- 2wd or 4wd? 1500 or 2500?  

 

I just did a quick search -- I can find half a dozen axles under $500 -- figure out what you have and what you need before spending big money rebuilding -- just swap it out with a good unit

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Like Joe said -- Go to Car part and find your axle --  Do you have ABS brakes?

 There are a few on there and I have used car part before -- junkyard guys are hit or miss -- might get a guy on the phone you can talk to , might get an asshole -- but I guess thats how it works anywhere

 

http://www.car-part.com/cgi-bin/search.cgi

 

Also search craigslist and Facebook marketplace -- don't be afraid to buy a whole parts truck, steal the axle you need then scrap it out -- might just get the axle for free

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On 12/8/2018 at 10:25 AM, Maksim said:

We have a few car mechanics on the site with their own shop.  @NJJim comes to mind.  Perhaps can help you or point you in right direction.

Thanks. This isn't the kind of job I would take on.

Looks like plenty of advice given already. My first question would be "How much is this thing worth?" Is it really worth spending that much money? A used unit would be my choice for something that old unless it is restored or pristine condition. And the rest of the truck will last hundreds of thousands more miles.

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