Gear/Bearing Noise From '08 Locking Rear End

[Beamie]

Thinking it's differential noise happening at 99,000 miles. Just checked the fluid that changed 7000 miles ago and there is noticeable metal  grindings collected on the magnetic fill plug so I presume that as well as noise points to the differential. Differential repair shop, who hasn't seen it but heard the description thought possibility of differential bearing.

I am assuming a rebuild by an expert is the only feasible repair.

How much would a complete on vehicle rebuild cost replacing all parts?

Edited October 22, 2021 by Beamie

[dna9656]

It's been my exp. to just buy an after market center section and have it professionally installed into the axle. You may be able to buy the unit through your installer and get a labor and parts warranty. I'd replace all bearings not included in the center section as well....kind of a "gimmie" I know / just sayin'.

[Beamie]

Do you mean the "Locker" assembly?

One fellow quoted to replace everything in there, but there were some questions on the "posi" item he uses and it's different in that it is a clutch type. I'd seen some posts and videos of them blowing out in no time.