When the retaining clip breaks in the front diff, as it often does, does the ring and pinion get worn out also, or can you usually get away with just a new retainer, bearings, and seals?

 

Depends on how long you drive it like that. I rebuilt two this summer that didn't hum for very long and the gears looked good so i reused them. A few thousand miles later on both and they're still running quiet and smooth (one was from a denali so it works all the time).

I imagine if someone were to drive for 5-10k miles with them humming or making noises then the gears probably would be trashed by then.

 

If u need stock 3.73 gears I have a set u can have.

 

Thanks man

Mine are probably shot, they've been that way for a long time, and the G-80 in the rear is toast, so I'm thinking that when I do the gears I'll go with 4.10's just for kicks

 

Hey I just wanted to say thanks again, and that I'm still on the fence about if I want to just go the budget route and rebuild the front diff and throw a trutrac in the rear, or spend the extra dough on two sets of Yukon 4.10's for the front and rear. I just checked Ron's website, and the Yukon 4.10 front and rear gear package with master install kits is over $600...and since my friends here are telling me that the extra .37 isn't worth it, it may be in my best interest to stick with the 3.73's for now I really want 4.10's though...sounds cooler than 3.73's )

 

no problem man - if you end up wanting them just let me know

 

Thanks again brother

How do you like the Yukon 4.10's? Any noise?

 

3.73 to 4.10 was a good swap for me, made a big difference in how the truck feels driving, and my Yukon 4.10's are quiet as stock.

 

That's good news Roger...I guess that it's different for everyone, and also depends on the setup too. We'll see what the future holds...I kinda have my heart set on 4.10's, but that would just about double the price of tearing down both diffs I would think. BUUUT...I also hate the idea of going through the trouble to "refresh" both front and rear differentials, having them all apart in front of me, and reinstalling the factory 3.73's. Seems to me that that would definitely be the time to go up, even if it's just a "smidge"

Oh, BTW Roger, the Yukons are the brand that I plan to get when the time comes