Repair or Exchange Diff: Which One Do You Need?
If your differential is making noise, leaking oil or underperforming, you usually have two options. Here is how we decide which one makes sense.
When a diff comes in for a look there are two ways to get the vehicle back on the road: rebuild the unit that is in it, or swap it for a rebuilt exchange unit off our shelf. The price is usually the same, so the decision comes down to time and what we stock.
When an exchange makes sense
If we have your diff in stock, an exchange gets you back on the road the same day. We ship the unit out, you send the old one back in the same box and the core charge comes back to you if the gearset is reusable.
When a repair makes sense
For vehicles we do not stock, or for diffs with custom ratios and LSD centres, a rebuild of your own unit is the way to go. Either way the warranty is the same: 12 months or 20,000 km.
