Yeah - I kinda wish I would have gone to a dealer - the shop that did mine had to redo their work. It was binding instantly when I'd lock it in 4WD. They're standing by their work though, so I'm hopeful all will be well next week.
I ended up getting it rebuilt at Cottman Transmissions.. but the parts they put in were crap, and they're replacing them now under warranty. The communication w Cottman has been weird, but they're standing by their work if nothing else.
I'll check them out - I think you're right that it's premature. It's kind of a whining noise. Maybe the input bearing. I'll look at gearinstalls.com - thanks.
Thanks I'll let you know. I think I'm hoping for a total unit assembled. I wonder how much labor (this is beyond my skill set) would cost on replacing it with a used unit vs. having a diff shop completely rebuild it.
The diff on my 100 series (2003) is making noise - a serious whining noise.
I'm trying to evaluate if I should rebuild it or just find a junk yard replacement. The truck has 148K miles on it.
and Bear Lake Cruiser - I disagree with their suggestion to preload to 35 psi.. I hitch up at 15 psi, and then I run with my camper at 25 psi (~200 lb tongue weight)
the instructions say to keep the bags inflated to 5 psi and to check pressure weekly. How long do your bags stay inflated? I have mine to about 5 psi, but they won't stay inflated beyond a day.
Here's my beloved 2003 Cruiser. No mods, but did crank the torsion bars up about an inch. Tires are 275/70/18 stock rims too. It pulls this camper like nobody's business but I might install some airbags inside the rear coils to help keep it level.