Vehicle estimate · Denver
Differential & Transfer Case Service for your 2009-2018 Ram 1500.
What's typically involved
Differentials get ignored until they make noise. By then it's expensive. Scope below is what's typical on a fluid service or small repair; full rebuilds are larger projects we quote separately.
- Drain and inspection of fluid for metal shavings — small flakes are normal, large pieces are a problem
- Pinion seal inspection for leaks, replacement if torn
- Case and gasket inspection for external leaks
- Refill with the correct fluid spec for your vehicle (LSD additive if you have a limited-slip)
- Road test at the speeds where the symptom shows up — typically 35-65 mph for most diff issues
What affects your final price
We don't auto-generate a price for your vehicle. The factors below are what actually drive the quote on a 2009-2018 Ram 1500:
- Front, rear, or both differentials being serviced
- Whether there's a transfer case (4WD/AWD) that needs simultaneous service
- Limited-slip versus open differential — LSD additive is an extra step
- Whether the work is a fluid service, a seal replacement, or a full rebuild
- Vehicle weight class — heavy-duty trucks have larger diffs, more fluid, often more expensive parts
How vehicle type affects the job
Trucks, four-wheel-drive SUVs, and Subarus see the most diff work in our shop. Service intervals matter more than people realize on these vehicles — a $200 fluid service can save a $2,000 rebuild.
Running this vehicle in a fleet? See our fleet services.
