# Jeep Differential Service

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-differential-service/53075>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** cherokee, jeep\
**Created:** [August 6, 2010, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-differential-service/53075 "2010-08-06T19:49:17Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![gomia71](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/9de053/32.png) [@gomia71](https://community.cartalk.com/u/gomia71)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2010, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-differential-service/53075/1 "2010-08-06T19:49:17Z")

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I have a 2000 Jeep Grand Cherokee with 125,000 miles. The dealership is saying the my front differential needs to be replace for about $2,000. Is this service really this expensive? Is it worth doing? Are there other chain like machanics that may be cheaper? Please help, I’m in MD.

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**Author:** ![jayhawkroy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jayhawkroy/32/33_2.png) [@jayhawkroy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jayhawkroy)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2010, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-differential-service/53075/2 "2010-08-06T20:00:38Z")

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Would not recommend a chain operation for this type of work. Get a couple of estimates from some independent shops near you. Ask friends for recommendations or look at mechanics files at CarTalk home page if you need recommendations. You might also get a second opinion inspection to make sure the issue and recommended repair is valid.

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**Author:** ![oldschool](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e19adc/32.png) [@oldschool](https://community.cartalk.com/u/oldschool)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2010, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-differential-service/53075/3 "2010-08-06T20:04:47Z")

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What went wrong? it seems we get nothing but bad reports about these vehicles.

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**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\
**Post date:** [August 6, 2010, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/jeep-differential-service/53075/4 "2010-08-06T20:13:19Z")

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I would locate a replacement differential (THE ENTIRE GEAR-CASE) at a salvage yard and have it installed. Differentials have a tag on them that lists the gear ratio. Make sure they match when you replace it…Look for a 4WD/Jeep specialist shop who will know where you will be likely to find the parts you need…