TonyS. 12 Posted December 8, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maksim 1,504 Posted December 8, 2018 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sniper 6,372 Posted December 8, 2018 3 hours ago, 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. How about @1LtCAP, he might be able to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
67gtonut 847 Posted December 8, 2018 25 year old vehicle.... call salvage yard and find complete unit to swap in.... 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,259 Posted December 8, 2018 rebuilt parts in pennsauken nj. i've been dealing with henry there since the 90's. they rebuild them. if ya wanna try used, try american auto 2 in mays landing. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TonyS. 12 Posted December 9, 2018 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? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1LtCAP 4,259 Posted December 9, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavyopp 167 Posted December 9, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buell508 6 Posted December 9, 2018 Globex performance in Toms River, they do great work, just did a regear in my jeep. http://www.globexperformance.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLineFish 615 Posted December 9, 2018 www.car-part.com Lest you search junkyards near you Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Heavyopp 167 Posted December 11, 2018 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 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NJJim 37 Posted January 11, 2019 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. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites