Need E-450 rear axle repair in Seattle area
Anyone have recommendations for a place in the Seattle area to work on the rear axle of my '03 E450? I had carrier bearings replaced at Randy's Ring and Pinion 40K miles ago and I've got metal in the...
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pauldub wrote:
I don't think there was any particular event that caused the first failure, probably a manufacturing defect is my guess but it was already making noise when I bought it with 40K on the clock so I'm only guessing. There hasn't been any particular event that would have cause a second failure and I really do baby the drivetrain. I'm not inclined to go back to Randy's again since it seems their previous repair only lasted me 40K. Randy's is just a couple of miles from my house, so their location is a real plus for me.
With multiple failures, and knowing now that you bought used, it's very possible it was simply abused before you bought it. Either towing WAY too much, or maybe even doing something dumb like running conventional gear oil back there. I think you'd have a really tough time finding a shop that would be as good as Randy's. And, if it was abused good chance the metal is coming from a part other than the carrier bearings. But if it is carrier bearings, maybe you can get them to give you a break on the new repairs? Even if you went to another shop, good chance they'll source the new parts from Randy's anyways.
Do you have any other symptoms, like noises or vibrations? What does the metal look like?
BTW - You must be in Lynnwood or Mukilteo? I drive by Randy's almost every day:)
