Rehzy

I have a 06 rear differential is going bad, making clicking noise when driving, shop said i needed to replace the diff, so any ideas where i could get one? I’m also open to get a welded diff or lsd. Currently searching for a diff on ebay but i wanna hear other knowledge tips before buying. Thanks in advance!

crasmus22

You could give this guy a try. Looks like he may have one or more from the look of the cars in his yard.

Sorry not letting post facebook link

kos

iTrader: (1)

Any reason you're not wanting a factory one?

Rehzy

how much is a factory one?

Rehzy

Im in the facebook group as well, what’s his page or profile?

crasmus22

Love Time > Lexus LS430 owners CLUB
Lexus ls430 parts.

He has several that he is selling out for parts.
Someone just bought two mirror assemblies that I was interested in for the color.

05ls430518

iTrader: (1)

Check to make sure it's not your axles broken axles click not rear ends. The rear end will sound like a really bad loud power steering pump whine with some metallic banging sounds.

You can also swap in sc300/400/gs diff as well with a 3.92, 4.0 gear ratio etc you just need to swap the pinion flange between the rear ends. Oh also for 04-06 you need 01-03 uneven length axles other than that it bolts right up.

ls430w140

I highly suggest to obtain the second view on the issue before you replace the diff.

Rehzy

Im sure it’s the diff, I have a video of it lifted up on hoist and the sound is coming from the diff

05ls430518

iTrader: (1)

Are you sure it's not coming from the cups right next to the diff I am 99% it's not the differential. Rear ends in general don't making clicking noises it's either loud whining like a power steering pump from hell which is usually bearings, or they will clunk and clatter from teeth being stripped off or the physical gears being broke.

Rehzy

hey sorry for the late response but here's a video, https://imgur.com/a/bUjiuu7
couldn't upload it on here

it is the differential right?