If you do need a diff, make sure you check the local Want Ads... I
picked up a copy today and saw (2) complete and functional (according to
the ad) rears for 97 Dakotas, priced around $500...
Dale Schultz wrote:
>
> Hi:
> Your suggestions seem reasonable, It just takes time to check all the
> options. I hate the through parts at idea too.
>
> Thanks. Dale
>
> jon@dakota-truck.net wrote:
>
>> Dale Schultz <d.schultz@sympatico_nospam_.ca> wrote:
>> [...]
>> : Does anyone else have any bright ideas (other than the obvious, sell
>> the : truck)?
>>
>>
>> This might not qualify as a bright idea ;-) but would it be possible
>> to drop the driveshaft and run the truck on a lift/jack
>> stands to eliminate the possibility that it is the engine, tranny or
>> transfer case?
>>
>> On a related note, what about a similar test, but leaving the
>> driveshaft in place and pulling the axles to just spin the diff?
>>
>> It just seems that replacing the entire axle is quite an undertaking
>> (and expensive, depending on how you go about it) to fix a problem
>> which hasn't absolutely been determined to be the rear. (I hate to
>> see someone take the "throw parts at a problem"
>> solution, especially when the parts are so expensive.) :-)
>>
>> It might very well end up being the rearend and you need to replace
>> it anyway, but if it isn't it'd be a real bummer
>> to spend that kind of money and end up with the same problem. :-(
>>
>>
>
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