2000 Jeep Cherokee Rear end bebuild?

Tiny
SCHM2055
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  • 2000 JEEP CHEROKEE
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,800 MILES
I recently began to notice that the rear end was making excessive noise from the rear end while driving. This noise increases and decreases with acceleration. I decided to take it to a transmissions shop to have it looked at and was told that it sounded like the rear pineon bearings need to be replaced. My question is, is this a necessity or can I drive the vehicle for awhile before they absolutely need to be replaced? I am about to drive the vehicle from WA to MS in about a week and dont want to take the risk of having the vehicle break down on the road but I also do not have the money at the time to get it replaced. I was told that it would cost about $650 to have to fixed. Do you have any insight on what I should do?
Friday, August 7th, 2009 AT 4:04 PM

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Tiny
KHLOW2008
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Hi schm2055,

Thank you for the donation.

If the bearings are bad, it is a high risk gamble to continue driving as the bearing can give way any time and leave you stranded. I would advise against long distance driving.

You have no other options but to get it repaired before starting your journey.
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Sunday, August 9th, 2009 AT 3:26 PM

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