Went to my mechanic... Dropped off the 4.56 ring and pinion along with the install kit. He said he'd have it ready in no time. I had to leave town for work for the week and I get a phone call. He had taken the diff cover off, and noticed that the spider gears were in his own words "broken".
I asked what he thought. Was it due to harsh use? Normal wear? What was it.... He told me that by the looks of it, and the condition that it is in, he strongly believes is a manufacturing defect. I assume they are only cracked? Or else I couldn't drive the truck? :dontknow: Idk, got a set of new ones, he will install them now that the whole thing is appart for the 4.56 gears. Also, looks like I may need a new clutch soon. Im thinking centerforce cluth with the hydraulic upgrade kit? What do you guys think?
I asked what he thought. Was it due to harsh use? Normal wear? What was it.... He told me that by the looks of it, and the condition that it is in, he strongly believes is a manufacturing defect. I assume they are only cracked? Or else I couldn't drive the truck? :dontknow: Idk, got a set of new ones, he will install them now that the whole thing is appart for the 4.56 gears. Also, looks like I may need a new clutch soon. Im thinking centerforce cluth with the hydraulic upgrade kit? What do you guys think?