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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Differential problem, need help
Ok, well it looks like I need to replace my rear differential, and maybe my center. GST said that only dealerships do this, and so far my local dealership in monterey has not been great. Anyone know a good dealership to go to?
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 06:20 PM
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 06:30 PM
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What's the symptom?
We've replaced both rear and center differentials.
If your center diff is toast, be prepared to spend big $$$!
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 07:35 PM
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clunking and gripping, i thought it was a strut clunk, but i was wrong . GST says that my rear definitely needs to be replaced. Not sure bout my center. Too bad i dont live anywhere near sac or i would go to you lol

Whats your rates? and price for this job?
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:08 PM
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What's the symptom?
We've replaced both rear and center differentials.
If your center diff is toast, be prepared to spend big $$$!
No kidding. I replaced my center diff myself. The stock center is around 2200-2400. I had mine rebuilt by rallispec for 1200. Then I just installed it myself. The good thing about the center diff is you don't have to take the transmission out of the car. Just take the tail section off.

If your rear diff is bad, you can rebuild it as well, or go for a new diff. After I blew my cusco diff I went with a Kaaz 1.5 way and have been very happy with it.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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only the dealer does this? lol he definitely needs a "cool story, bro".....or at least a "k guy"
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:34 PM
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idk he said something like that. Was thinking of just getting a new rear diff. But my center is making noise too. So would sending to rallispec be the best bet?
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:40 PM
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Rear diff is really not too bad to replace. The center is a bit harder.

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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:42 PM
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idk he said something like that. Was thinking of just getting a new rear diff. But my center is making noise too. So would sending to rallispec be the best bet?
Did you actually take it up to GST? Or call the problem in? I have dealt with the dealer in Monterey in the past, with my bug eye and they weren't very helpful. Santa Cruz was a lot more helpful, and nicer. Since you're not too far away, maybe drop your car by them. A second opinion never hurts. I would say that if you did take the car to GST, and this is what they came up with then that's probably the problem...but Sc is a short trip, so stop by and see what happens, and go from there. just my .02 cents
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:45 PM
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ya went to GST for my protune so today wasnt too much of bad day lol

I guess ill go check out Santa cruz later this week
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by bkblitzed
idk he said something like that. Was thinking of just getting a new rear diff. But my center is making noise too. So would sending to rallispec be the best bet?
Well as for center diffs that was the cheapest option. About half the cost of a new center diff lol. I believe they sell new clutch packs and pressure rings etc for the rear diff as well if you just want to rebuild your stock one.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 09:33 PM
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driveline specialties in san jose should be able to fix anything wrong with it, call them. they have fixed some wild *** **** for me before when I was in auto repair
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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kk thnx for all your ideas guys.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 09:47 PM
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kk thnx for all your ideas guys.
sorry I got the name wrong, this place


Rearend Specialties - more info »
1040 Di Giulio Ave # 350, Santa Clara, CA (408) 988-3619
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 10:05 PM
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looks interesting, ill call tomorrow. Thanks for the info
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