Start simple and go up. Check the fluid levels first. Front to rear. Sounds can be hard to pinpoint. You say you tow, drone sounds could be transmission. ???
Is it std or auto? Check your drive shafts for play, grease your links etc... Easy enough to do, save money and is all needed...
I think what he was saying was get the 3rd member out before it tears up a set of gears. To which you have to "eat" the cost of.
My thoughts are more diagnostic. See if you can identify where the noise is coming from. What does it sound like? Does it increase with speed?
What makes it change...
What is the status of the DRL's, I heard a guy was trying to disable the DRL's and was cutting wires. Got similar results only his christmas tree was on all the time.
My very first introduction to GCLC years ago, I had just spent the day wheeling Rausch with this crew. Jon is talking to the group about the day in the woods. He calls me up in front of everyone, I roll my chair up and park beside him. Waiting for stories of praise, at how talented this cripple...
After a discussion with a good buddy, I am now leaning toward the diamond. His argument was, IF you ever blow up your rear while wheeling, those around you will know more about a Toyota 9.5 then a Dana. And having a "drop out" third makes sense. Simple and to the point. exactly what I needed to...
Off the Currie website on the F9. ** * Note Gear Ratio *** below.
Built to the legendary Currie Standard with features that include:
Heavy Duty Currie F9 fabricated 9-inch housing with custom housing ends that accept stock style axle bearings
Nodular iron "Race" gear case setup for...
@Whiskerz , well I do know that Currie has a good rep! The "Rock Jock" is sweet but is high pinion and requires driveshaft modification. Then another custom driveshaft is needed if anything ever goes wrong. Just the way I think...
The F60 as far as I can tell is twin to the Diamond axle...
@LowDown , good points made me think and do more research. The D60 option says this, (refers to locker option)
Retains stock brakes and shafts with 30 spline OX only! All other locker options require 35 spline shaft upgrade (Upgrade shafts below)
The Diamond option is set up for 30 spline...
NO, I don't need them... But without the ability to press off and on hub bearings and all that, a bolt on package is very appealing.
AND, having a complete , ready to bolt up take off axle would be appealing to somebody else.
8.2, ARB locker, 4.88 geared, Chro mo shafts....... I also can't get...