I'm looking for a shop to fix/replace the rear differential in my truck.

My 2002 F-350 tow vehicle also serves as my snow removal vehicle. It has never seen as much snow as we had this weekend. Even with mud and snow rated tires and 4X4, I got stuck 6 times. Only one front wheel was spinning, and one rear wheel was spinning. The rear has a factory limited slip, but it appears to be shot. (I know the front is an open diff)

I'm looking for a shop, preferably in the northern Virginia area, that specializes in differentials. I likely will install a Detroit brand Truetrac Torsen rear differential by Eaton, but maybe the factory one can be rebuilt for a lot cheaper.

I'm having a real hard time finding a shop that really knows differentials and specializes in them. Of course, any shop will say they can do a rear diff, but there are some tricky adjustments that need to be just right, and if they are not, the rear end will whine, or prematurely wear out. The parts alone run over $650 for a new Torsen diff, and the one labor quote I got so far takes me to $1,400 for the job. Ouch! In searching, I found an Internet listing for a shop that will rebuild the factory diff for $600, including all parts and labor. Only problem is that this shop is in San Francisco. http://www.rearendspecialties.com/in...s/Page1880.htm

I'm tired of relying on our new Ford Flex to pull out my truck. Does anybody know of a shop that specializes in differential work?
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