So I just brought the truck in for my inspection and mentioned a whining noise that's been getting worse over the last few weeks.
I suspected a pinion gear bearing or carrier bearing.
They opened up the pumpkin and noticed metal shaving. They didn't tell me how bad but they essentially quoted me a full rebuild or remanufactured rear end swap. Swap would run me $2300 plus tax, rebuild $2500.
That just seems crazy expansive considering an auburn diff with new pinion and rain gear and bearing would likely cost less than $1g and the job shouldn't take more than a few hours.
Not to mention that the shaving are likely from the bearings themselves ... Didn't really get any vibes from the rear, just a high pitch noise.
Truck is an 03 1500 5.7L SLT quad 2wd with 93k miles so I'm debating what to do or ask.
Any input would be appreciated.
I suspected a pinion gear bearing or carrier bearing.
They opened up the pumpkin and noticed metal shaving. They didn't tell me how bad but they essentially quoted me a full rebuild or remanufactured rear end swap. Swap would run me $2300 plus tax, rebuild $2500.
That just seems crazy expansive considering an auburn diff with new pinion and rain gear and bearing would likely cost less than $1g and the job shouldn't take more than a few hours.
Not to mention that the shaving are likely from the bearings themselves ... Didn't really get any vibes from the rear, just a high pitch noise.
Truck is an 03 1500 5.7L SLT quad 2wd with 93k miles so I'm debating what to do or ask.
Any input would be appreciated.