i can't remember on these trucks but i know on a dodge i did, the problem comes when you go to replace the carrier. that "prying" was necessary because of the tight fit.so tight that you have to "spread" the housing apart a couple of hundreths to slip the carrier back in.this requires a special tool you can get or make. look up a differential housing spreader and you'll get it. i made mine out of some 3/8" flat stock. it has to be STOUT. you'll need a welder and access to a punch is nice, or it shouldn't be too much to go by a fab shop, either beats buying one. good luck. i'll try to post a pic of mine.