rear diff

just had the call from my mechanic who has told me i will need a new rear diff, not sure what the problem is until tomorrow when i can get to see him, any one have any idea where I can get one, its for a 2005 abs jimny.
thanks guys
regards
jon

Sorry to hear about your faulty diff. Second hand is going to be the cheapest option, plenty of people on eBay breaking Jimny's, also a chap on here breaks them, not sure of contact name..
I guess a lot will depend upon what's actually wrong with your diff, could be possible to get it refurbished or repaired.
Did you expect a diff problem when you dropped it off at the mechanics?
Not aware they are problematic in any way other than the odd wheel bearing.
Good luck
Mike

no mate thought it was wheel bearing, he did the kingpin on drivers side, then thought hit was rear wheel bearings as was still making noise, ill update when I see him tomorrow

James Priestly has secondhand parts regularly, J999PRE on this forum I think.... you can find him on FB.

sniper

Not saying it isn't the diff, but-


Mine made a noise from the back axle. Definitely the back axle. I even got a proper mechanic to confirm it was the back axle.

Jacked it up and spun the wheels, they feel really notchy & stiff, like all the bearings are covered in flats, never mind pitted.
I've been spannering cars for 40 years, and I know what a diff feels like, and this isn't right.

Push & pull on the wheel, of course it moves, so I fit a new bearing. Exactly the same.

Changed the diff- exactly the same feeling, and noise.

Gave up.

A week later a FRONT wheelbearing collapsed. (the brakes needed two pumps to work as the disc moves)

Changed it, and the noise from the back went.

Recently jacked up the new Gen4 (to check the diffs are the same front & back), and spun a back wheel. Guess what- it feels tight and like the bearings feel all covered in flats too.:whistle:

Must be the 4 pin diff.

thanks guys, so i know its been a while but been working lots of overtime to pay for jimny!!!!! so had replacement rear diff fitted, new oils in both front and rear diff, wheel bearings checked and are ok. still making the noise but only at about 30-35 mph? on the plus side my mechanic did fit my suspension lift kit for me and i've fitted my new wheels and tyres.
still more to investigate. dont know if its the backing plate on front disc that may be rubbing? any ideas guys...many thanks