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Old Mar 23, 2012 | 12:21 PM
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I have a 2005 C5 that I replaced the stock 3.42 rearend with one I purchased from a CF member back in 2009. He said it only had 1000miles on it, but it has whined since I installed it. It was built by DTE with 4.10 gears.

My question is, is there anyone in the Colorado Springs / Denver area that could replace the ring and pinion and set this rear end up properly for me?

Or should I send it to DTE and pay them another $1400 to go throught it, I hate shipping this because it will be $100 each way.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.....

Thank you,
Dave
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Old Mar 26, 2012 | 08:47 AM
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I know it seems obvious but did you check the diff fluid level?
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I did but you never know. I also just changed out the Ams Oil synthetic for some regular 85/90 to see if that changed the noise.

I can't believe there isn't someone local that rebuilds these rear ends..
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No one from Colorado on here? I would like to find someone local....

What about DTE or RPM? Any suggestions?
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