Axles walking?
That's heat and friction. I don't think the axles would cause damage in that area, because they float on the c-clips.
Were you using synthetic, or regular gear oil?
1999 Dakota LS-swap. Fastest NA 5.9/6.0 full-weight CC. 12.76 at 109.9.
2000 Durango ZL1 AWD.
I have the Truetrac in a Durango. When I installed it, I remember it needing regular gear oil, rather than synthetic. That looks like your problem. That surface is the friction surface for the gears, when they are under load.
1999 Dakota LS-swap. Fastest NA 5.9/6.0 full-weight CC. 12.76 at 109.9.
2000 Durango ZL1 AWD.
I'm switching my diff cover his weekend, I'll check the condition of the truetrac while I'm in there. I ran redline diff fluid.
I've never opened mine up, every spring though, I drain the fluid and refill with Royal purple 80-90, and some Lucas
well at this point you don't have too much to lose. its already broke haha. i would clean it up and run it.
I would use a diamond file and VERY carefully deburr any of that stuff that is raised. Other than that, put it back together with the recommended fluid and run the fucker.
If you break it, time for a Detroit Locker.
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there aren't any thrust washers??? that looks like a horrible design to me.
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Doesn't look like serious wear. Just some heat build up. As mentioned, deburr up the rough/burnt spots and see what happens. I'm curious to know what oil the guy put in there. Good luck and keep us informed.
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