Dump the oil in the new differential at 10k miles and don’t wait until 50k. Bearings usually fail due to contamination and break in metal likely is the culprit for the original failure, or at least a contributor.
2020 Tundra needs new front differential
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I have owned many 4WD LT’s over the years - and the only front end failure was a snap in two (in the rough) …
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The design is just poor in this case. Units with good maintenance show this failure. Been going on for a while.
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Most reliable vehicles don't need this level of repair after 5 years. My friend has a 2015 Tundra with 4WD and 120k miles, only issue has been the shifter position sensor or whatever it's called.
On my Ram I don't think I would have purchased a 7 or 8 year warranty but the lifetime warranty that was offered in 2015 era was well worth it even at $2300. Water pump went out about 9 years from new and fuel pump 10 years or so. $100 deductible. Also covered a very expensive power folding heated/auto-dim side mirror.
On my Ram I don't think I would have purchased a 7 or 8 year warranty but the lifetime warranty that was offered in 2015 era was well worth it even at $2300. Water pump went out about 9 years from new and fuel pump 10 years or so. $100 deductible. Also covered a very expensive power folding heated/auto-dim side mirror.
Yep, I specifically ordered mine with the 'base' 4x4 package. The hubs are unlocked at all times unless I manually select 4wd. No automatic for me.
I do try and actuate the system every so often to keep things moving.
Truth be told, I would rather have a 2wd truck full stop. I have next to no need for 4wd, but you can't get the hybrid without it anymore.
I don't think an extended warranty would've paid off on anything in my signature. and I use the off roaders hard. My experience has been that the 50-100k segment has been less work than the 0-50k segment. Even in the 100-120k zone I'm not sure if it would've paid off on anything. Now if there was an extended warranty that did 250k/20 years, I'd be interested!
Your Wrangler would have qualified for the lifetime MaxCare warranty from Chrysler but it was discontinued shortly after 2018. It would have been around $2800 though.
Not a bad price. My only concern would've been them wanting to weasel out of anything due to the modifications I've made to it.
I would just order this, install it, and be done with the needle bearing issue.
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-2...ngcomplete-kit-eliminates-needle-bearing.html
https://eastcoastgearsupply.com/i-2...ngcomplete-kit-eliminates-needle-bearing.html
It definitely keeps from me modifying my truck for anything major. I have a piggy back style programmer on mine that I have to remove every time I take it to the dealer. Also, once the repair costs more than the book value of the vehicle, they will not perform any repairs. They pay you the value and the warranty ends. Replacement of the 8 speed transmission could be $6k to $8k at the dealer, for example.
This repair likely could get done by an independent fixing the bearing for $1000. I know someone who did on Tundra. Dealer can approve entire part on Toyota dime so they go that route.
Glad it worked out.
Glad it worked out.
Oy vey...
Just got a phone call from the service manager. Everything was done and tech put the wheel on with no lug nuts and then tried to drive it out for the test drive and the wheel came off and there's suspension and bumper damage. I can use any body shop I want, they will replace anything that needs replacing, and he put a Highlander aside for me for a loaner.
If it wasn't warranty work...I wouldn't have brought it to the dealership monkeys...
Just got a phone call from the service manager. Everything was done and tech put the wheel on with no lug nuts and then tried to drive it out for the test drive and the wheel came off and there's suspension and bumper damage. I can use any body shop I want, they will replace anything that needs replacing, and he put a Highlander aside for me for a loaner.
If it wasn't warranty work...I wouldn't have brought it to the dealership monkeys...
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Somebody who won’t turn it in as wrecked on CarFax …
Tiny fender rub cost me thousands …
Sorry about your issues. Things happen.
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My guess is he will tell you to get an independent appraiser then go from there. I will add you don't want body shops doing mechanical / suspension work - even if they say they can.
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