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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 02:16 PM
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Front diff ran dry, whats happened?

Ive used 4x4 4 times now this winter, putting about 300 mi on in 4wd. Problem is i didnt know the diff was dry. I know, im an idiot. I know damage has been done, and I will need new parts, what im wondering is what all should I expect to replace? Bearings? ring/pinion? Spider gears? Thanks for any help, and lemme know if you think it would be cheaper to rebuild the axle, or just find a used one and swap it in? Truck has 78k on it by the way.
 
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 02:26 PM
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Might be easier to swap in a new unit.

Was it making noise?

I would expect to replace everything that moves in one that ran dry. If bearings spun, you may have no choice but to find another unit.
 
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