Rear End looked at...this is what they said-

[NAW]

I took my '96 Z-71 into a reputable transmission shop (which did my tranny rebuild) the other day to get the 'humming' I was hearing looked at.
To make a long story short, they said that I had some wear in the rear end, but nothing that would 'fail' in the next year or so. They did a service, put a bottle of something that cost $22 in it and said to monitor it and that I'd know when I was having real issues.

Now, I guess the question is, the hum is obviously still there, but is a complete rebuild necessary? Is there an easy alternative to a $1700 rebuild job? (like a complete swap, etc)

Note: The rear end does not look like what's in other 1500's. It's an exact replica of the 2500 rear end. Was this an option in '96?

Thanks for any help!

[CKTA]

Well, humming from the rear is never a good thing. It could be worn gears or a bad bearing. I'm going to assume it's just worn gears being he said it will be fine for a while. That being said....Save you $$$ and buy what you need for it. 1,700 sounds way high to just regear and change all the bearings tho.:think:

[NAW]

CKTA-I thought it sounded high also, or maybe he was high:D
Anyway, do you know of any good online resources for these types of gears and associated parts?

[CKTA]

Originally posted by NAW
CKTA-I thought it sounded high also, or maybe he was high:D
Anyway, do you know of any good online resources for these types of gears and associated parts?

Summit and Jegs. They also sell the fluid and COMPLETE rear end install kits.:head:

[joakwin]

theirs a place my dad uses for his rearend parts,
i tihnk their from LA or somewhere around that area
my dad got his cut down d-60 axles with i think 35spline for about $220, so this guys prices seem to be pretty good, and the guy was nice also

the web site is
http://www.tomsdifferentials.com/

[Rain Man]

you could get a 14 bolt 6-lug sf in a 1500.most came w/the 10 bolt.i have a 14 bolt 6lug sitting on my carport waiting to replace my 10-bolt.