Front differential

[Snowman129]

I went to the dealership for an oil change and after his inspection, I was told I need an axle. He took it apart and I’m told I need a new axle plus differential, costs $3,000 , the axle is covered by extended warranty. Truck only has 70,000 miles and rarely used 4 wheel drive. Does this seem normal

 

[Wild one]

I went to the dealership for an oil change and after his inspection, I was told I need an axle. He took it apart and I’m told I need a new axle plus differential, costs $3,000 , the axle is covered by extended warranty. Truck only has 70,000 miles and rarely used 4 wheel drive. Does this seem normal

The front axles are always turning in these trucks,even when you're in 2 wheel drive mode.If you're covered under warrenty i wouldn't worry about it,let them put a new diff in it,but if you're paying out of pocket,the front diff can be rebuilt,instead of buying a new one.Both stub axles are available now,a few years ago the pass side stub wasn't available,and you did have to buy a new diff,if it was bad,but that's not the case anymore.
If the trucks lifted or lowered,you will usually go through CV axles more often,then if the truck is at stock height

 

[Snowman129]

Thanks, the diff is not covered but the axle is. It’s going to cost $3,000 I asked the dealer about rebuilding it and I was told it can’t be rebuilt, it is left side.

 

[Snowman129]

They say it can’t be put back together and work properly so I guess I have no choice and credit card the repair

 

[Wild one]

They say it can’t be put back together and work properly so I guess I have no choice and credit card the repair

Don't do that,it's drivable with-out the CV axles,so tell them to put it back together with-out them,and fix it yourself,or take it to a local shop you trust. My truck hasn't had a front diff or CV's under since it was basically new,they fell out of the truck way back in 2015,so don't let anybody try to tell you,it's not drivable with-out the CV's.If they try that trick,tell them to look up the front hubs for a 2X4 and 4X4,they're the same part number and hub,and the 2wheel drive trucks have no issues with-out CV axles,lol

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Here's the video on how to replace the pass side stub shaft,it's not hard to do at home.

Dodge Front Axle Repair and Replacement, Rick Roods Transmission

Welcome to Rick Roods Transmission!For our first tutorial we've got the 2012 and up 1/2 dodge front axle repair and replacement as Bruce Rood shows in the vi...

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[BenchTest]

I went to the dealership for an oil change and after his inspection, I was told I need an axle. He took it apart and I’m told I need a new axle plus differential, costs $3,000 , the axle is covered by extended warranty. Truck only has 70,000 miles and rarely used 4 wheel drive. Does this seem normal

Normal? NO. I don't know why you'd be replacing anything driveline at 70k miles unless it's seen severe service. Drivelines should be able to take 150K easily without failures (again, unless sever service).

 

[DILLIGAF]

Yes these diff are junk and fail all the time. You want worry free! do the gen 3 front diff swap.

They dont call them stealer****s for nothing 3K is highway robbery... your stealer is to stupid to just fix the front diff and want to screw you. Id go somewhere else or just DIY it .

 

[chopperman1]

Why wouldn't the diff be covered? They replaced mine under extended warranty.