They charge a lot at the shop because people dont know how easy it is!

I bet the easier the job, the more they charge! (They laugh all the way to the bank!)

Just the axle seals. The bearings looked ok. Very easy job.

Do I fill the rear diff with diif fluid until it starts to leak out?

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Peppy!

Yes, I have. How does the proportioning valve work?

Does any one know when the proportioning valve depressor (Part #J-35856) is used?

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Peppy!

Are you sure that RTV needs to be used on the gasket? It seems that just like the tranny gasket, the rear differential cover gasket does not need any RTV.

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Peppy

Well, since I am changing the differential fluid, I though Id change the oil seals, which requires the same procedure: taking the rear cover off. Its a 1991 Astro, and the seals probably have never been replaced....

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Peppy!

I'm thinking of changing rear differential fluid. As part of the process, it requires taking off the rear cover. And, I was thinking of changing the axle seals and bearings as part of the process. Anyone know what tools are required and where to get them?

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Peppy!

How much do you sell them for? Why do you think they are the best?

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Peppy

What about Bilstein shocks?

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Peppy

Im thinking of replacing my shock absorbers on my 1991 Astro AWD. What are your favorite shocks? Which ones do you prefer?

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What do you think about the Rancho RS5147 and RS 5150 shocks?

So, In the meanwhile I can put in an S10 front diff, and when I have time, fix the transfer case? or put in the NP231C?

What a great idea!

I should have thought of that myself!

Peppy!

Why are you so against the front diff being swapped? You dont like the foreign part?

Take it easy, let the force of possibility do its thing!

Peppy!

How do you know whether the replacement transfer case has an operational viscous clutch?

Its simply an option.

By the way, I checked the price for a transfer case on http://www.car-part.com and cheapest is about $500.00

But, I can get the necessary parts from the front differential - remember, only the right tube and axle are needed, for less
than $20 at a local junk yard.

Peppy...