What does it take to rebuild a rear-end - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Alexis · 05-16-2005, 05:43 PM

The Story:

My Brother gernaded the rear-end in the 1996 burben 10-bolt?

The issue:

The quote to fix is about 800 dollars

The point:

Rather fix it myself then see 800 dollars go byebye.

The question:

what do i need to know and are there any special tools for the job that must be on hand before.

I've done bearing changes but never done a complete over haul of a differential. So any advise/education/thoughts/prayers would be great

cableguy0 · 05-16-2005, 05:49 PM

you need a dial indicator with a magnetic base possibly some different shims

wxman1 · 05-16-2005, 07:16 PM

Ring and pinion setup is fairly critical. I've never done this...so I think I would not
attempt it unless I knew somebody who was experienced at doing this. Just a thought...
If the chunk was "grenaded", isn't it possible that the axle shafts were damaged also.
Why not go to a junk yard and see if you can get a complete rear axle (probably for a
lot less than $800).

Just a thought.

Jim
Mt Juliet

jamesi20 · 05-16-2005, 09:40 PM

I am fairly "mechanical" and a toolmaker by trade,but I took mine to a pro to have it done.I think that maybe I could have done it but after researching the job,decided against it.Just my .02cents worth

powell72 · 05-17-2005, 12:42 AM

As a mechanic I would say have a shop do it, I don't even do my own, I have my buddy that used to rebuild rears at a Chevy dealership do mine. I help but I let him run the pattern and set backlash, pinion preload, etc.

Alexis · 05-17-2005, 12:56 AM

yeah, I had someone once tell me it's a skill to build a rear-end. thanks everyone. I guess if I ever build a diff it'll be in a car i can car less if it went off a bridge.

05-16-2005, 05:43 PM	#1
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	What does it take to rebuild a rear-end The Story: My Brother gernaded the rear-end in the 1996 burben 10-bolt? The issue: The quote to fix is about 800 dollars The point: Rather fix it myself then see 800 dollars go byebye. The question: what do i need to know and are there any special tools for the job that must be on hand before. I've done bearing changes but never done a complete over haul of a differential. So any advise/education/thoughts/prayers would be great

05-16-2005, 05:49 PM	#2
cableguy0 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Delta,Pa Posts: 14,948	you need a dial indicator with a magnetic base possibly some different shims __________________ Owner of North Point Car Care in Dundalk Md. We specialize in custom exhaust on both modern and classic vehicles. We are a full service auto shop from classics to modern vehicles. Feel free to contact me with questions. I will give a 10% discount to any board member.

05-17-2005, 12:42 AM	#5
powell72 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Loveland Co. Posts: 3,098	As a mechanic I would say have a shop do it, I don't even do my own, I have my buddy that used to rebuild rears at a Chevy dealership do mine. I help but I let him run the pattern and set backlash, pinion preload, etc. __________________ Chris 74 Custom Deluxe SWB 350/350/3.73’s 99 2wd Silverado RCSB 5.3/4L60/3.90’s http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...short_bed.html

05-16-2005, 07:16 PM	#3
wxman1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: mt juliet, tennessee, usa Posts: 237	Ring and pinion setup is fairly critical. I've never done this...so I think I would not attempt it unless I knew somebody who was experienced at doing this. Just a thought... If the chunk was "grenaded", isn't it possible that the axle shafts were damaged also. Why not go to a junk yard and see if you can get a complete rear axle (probably for a lot less than $800). Just a thought. Jim Mt Juliet

05-16-2005, 09:40 PM	#4
jamesi20 Senior Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NORTHEAST OHIO Posts: 494	I am fairly "mechanical" and a toolmaker by trade,but I took mine to a pro to have it done.I think that maybe I could have done it but after researching the job,decided against it.Just my .02cents worth

05-17-2005, 12:56 AM	#6
Alexis Member since 2000 Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Mountain View Ca / Mexico Posts: 7,874	yeah, I had someone once tell me it's a skill to build a rear-end. thanks everyone. I guess if I ever build a diff it'll be in a car i can car less if it went off a bridge.



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