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Tech Forum => Workshop => Topic started by: Medic961 on October 06, 2013, 05:01:44 PM

Title: Axle Problems
Post by: Medic961 on October 06, 2013, 05:01:44 PM

Hi all,

Got a pretty standard TJ 2.5l, Rear diff been noisy for a while but not losing any oil that I could see.
Driving back from Belle Vue auction last week and it had really started to make some noise like metal rattling about and I had oil all over hard top rear window and tail gate.
I got back and put it on ramps of mates garage, no hole in diff but it is corered in oil and fine metal.
What have I done and how expensive is it to fix.

Ive not got a quote from a garage yet and wondering if it is something I could do myself.
Another mate mentioned it could be easier to replace the full axle.

Any advice most welcome.
Ian

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: bigjeepzj on October 06, 2013, 05:12:59 PM

If you can find one get a new/used axle is it a job you can do. make sure you get a 4.10 axle
a diff rebuild is a job you need to know what you are doing

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: gordy on October 06, 2013, 06:20:25 PM

Did the 2.5 have the dana35 in the rear or dana44?.

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: Mike Pavelin on October 06, 2013, 07:42:22 PM

All UK spec TJs had a44

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: Medic961 on October 08, 2013, 07:26:02 PM

Cheers Gents,
Bought a CRV to get about in as in middle of a house renovation and need wheels to pull trailer.

Guess I will have to start seeing who has an axle for sale.

Ian

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: Bubba on October 09, 2013, 03:07:56 PM

How much did the garage qoute  :017: enquiring minds would be interested

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: Medic961 on October 09, 2013, 11:11:21 PM

Im too frightened to ask!!
My other toy needed bits and i bought a bargain crv at auction so was gona see if I could do myself if not too hard.
Guess I will have to start looking for an axle next.

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: gordy on October 10, 2013, 03:04:59 PM

Charlton Autos are parting out a 2.5 TJ!  Axle up!.

 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEEP-WRANGLER-ENGINE-2-5-Petrol-Engine-1997-2002-/171146661679?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27d922cf2f

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: Medic961 on October 11, 2013, 01:43:36 PM

Just spoke to them, they are having a laugh!!
£450 plus vat plus delivery.

The search continues.

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: bigjeepzj on October 11, 2013, 04:22:43 PM

 :hysterical: :hysterical: some beakers are in a world of there own 

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: gordy on October 11, 2013, 04:39:19 PM

PM sent re the cot beds!

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: Bubba on October 11, 2013, 05:26:25 PM

Quote from: gordy on October 10, 2013, 03:04:59 PM

Charlton Autos are parting out a 2.5 TJ!  Axle up!.

 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JEEP-WRANGLER-ENGINE-2-5-Petrol-Engine-1997-2002-/171146661679?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item27d922cf2f

Rebuild would be cheaper

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: Bulldog67 on October 11, 2013, 07:11:14 PM

Quote from: Medic961 on October 11, 2013, 01:43:36 PM

Just spoke to them, they are having a laugh!!
£450 plus vat plus delivery.

The search continues.

Im a bit late here but could have warned you - laughable money for a CJ dash panel told me never to bother goin there again

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: gazjeep on October 12, 2013, 12:09:35 AM

Go the rebuild route, you know its done properly then.

Kev aka Sheriff bubba re-built & re-geared both of my TJ axles after rear bearing failed. He has all the specialist equipment & has done a a good few for folks on here & other Jeep clubs, drop him a PM.

Good luck

Title: Re: Axle Problems
Post by: bigjeepzj on October 12, 2013, 08:47:57 PM

ford 8.8 with
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=IR-ZF88BK

may be