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Right, thanks for your input guys, but been to garage today to pick it up out of their way for a bit. We have discussed the idea of the locking diff, and it sounds like I need a couple of other bits, and with the cost of swapping it out (plus the initial cost of the part) I just can't do it. So, my new question is, how much should I be paying for a replacement back axle? Cheers
To be fair, I didn't fully understand everything, and they said they would not do the work in house anyway, they would get the work done elsewhere. They didn't sound keen on the set up of it but said the locker itself would not get rid of the noise I have on the rear end. Didn't get a price, they are very good with me, used them for years, they have basically talked me into an axle swap which financially is better for me really.
M & T Transmissions in Sheffield fitted my ATB for £200 if that is any help....
You should be able to find a full axle secondhand, j999pre is member on the forum who breaks the odd car and sells new/used parts, send him a private message.
The differential consists of the pinion, which transmits power from the engine, and the crown wheel which is bolted to the diff. casing. If you are replacing the standard diff. with an aftermarket one then you should not need to disturb the pinion unless the bearings are shot and as your guy said that fitting a new diff. would not cure the noise then i suspect he believes it may be the pinion bearings. Most modern diffs. rely on crush spacers to set the preload and most garages farm out this work as fitters don't know how to do it.I replaced the crush tube on my Landcruiser with a solid tube sourced from the states.If you can get a s/hand axle from a reliable source that is probably the way to go.
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