How hard is it to change the rear gears for someone with basic tools and medium experience. I've done Cam replacemnts on cars and such but never replaced a differential. Anyone did it on their own? do I need special press or special tools? shop wants to charge me $600.

 

Apparently its not easy to do right, since you need very precise gear alignment and need to work with backlash. You should be able to getthem installed for 300-400 if you shop around, while your at it, get them to install a locker diff since they can do both at the same time, for the same price. Saves you a second installation fee in the future.

 

you need a dial indicator, some gear paint, lipstick works. but if you dont know what is involved, you shouldnt be doing it, anyone can pull off a cam install, but i know mechanics that are even afraid of doing diff's