New diff?

[jetterberg]

Hey folks,

So apparently my crownwheel in the front diff 05 zd30 has shit it self . What's the best way to tackle it? New diff? Or rebuild? What prices would I be looking at?am I worth getting a diff locker fitted if it has to be rebuilt? Any opinions welcome.

Cheers

 

[dilmah]

E locker is $1500ish, the case needs to me machined to fit the locker in
Crown wheel and Pinion from 4x4parts.com is around $500, plus shipping and exchange rate
Bearings and seals = $200
Labour can vary from $500 - $800

Or you could try and pick up a second hand diff for around the $300 mark

 

[jetterberg]

E locker is $1500ish, the case needs to me machined to fit the locker in
Crown wheel and Pinion from 4x4parts.com is around $500, plus shipping and exchange rate
Bearings and seals = $200
Labour can vary from $500 - $800

Or you could try and pick up a second hand diff for around the $300 mark

So $1500 for e locker plus machining and bearings,seals $700 and labour on top of that? Just trying to get a rough idea before I ring around

 

[dilmah]

yeah, wont get much change from 3K

 

[SPALDING]

Why not put an auto locker in instead ,its a third of the price of the e locker.It will save you a fair amount of cash for a similar result.

 

[unkn0wn]

The E Vs Air Vs manual debate will rage on for a long time, there is lots of Pros V cons for all of them.

The last front diff i got was from a leftover wreck... I think i paid $150 and got a front and rear diff, all the suspension, front hubs, bonnet, boxes of crap - cause the guy just wanted to get rid of it.

The secondhand price of a diff varies, but there are bargains out there. Id be on ebay / Gumtree and hopefully find something in your area.

I wouldent worry about repairing yours, it would be to expensive

I have a manual lokka in my d22, great for climbing rocks, mud tracks but its fairly average for cornering on the beach.
I actually bought it secondhand from Dilmah when he upgraded.
It serves me fine, but it all comes down to what your going to use the car for.

 

[jetterberg]

Thanks guys, have been thinking bout auto lokka, so if I was to purchase one would I than still be looking at getting a second hand diff and just getting the lokka installed into it or just rebuild my diff now and install the lokka? What would be the cheapest option? Also should I be trusting to get a second hand diff of the wreckers for $300? Or a parts shop near me with a diff that has one with 100,000kms and a 6mnth warranty for $470 they have insured me has been inspected etc
Cheers

 

[jetterberg]

Suggestions?

 

[bods]

A second hand one will be a risk either way, but you'll know pretty quick if it's ****ed when you rip it apart to put the lokka in. That's probably not a bad price and it includes warranty.

 

[jetterberg]

Thanks,still on the hunt for a diff so if anyone knows someone that is selling..
4wd systems quoted $569 delivered for the lokka, standard price? I'm sure I seen in cheaper in another thread.