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Hey all,
I made a post in 4x4 systems but I think this might be a better place to ask.
The thread link over there is: http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156976
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So I had my rear drive-shaft grenade on me after driving through some deep snow. I think it packed it with gritty, icy water and just locked the U-joint up. Made a spectacular pop. Lots of sparks as I limped it home.
So I drove it for a little bit on 4x4 after dropping the rear shaft but only using the front drive-shaft. Well, I was late to work one morning, heard a loud CLUNK, and it didn't go anywhere anymore. The front drive-shaft was still spinning.
After replacing the rear, it drives fine. But obviously no 4x4. I want to get this fixed before winter and am going to be getting junkyard parts, but the closest junkyard is ~45 minutes to an hour away. Not really wanting to do multiple runs.
So, is it LIKELY that I exploded the front diff? It's a 1991 TTB so (I think) a Dana 35? Or is it more likely that I snapped one of the front axle shafts?
It has manual Warn Hubs that I did a full rebuild on when I got the truck 3 years ago (replaced all the gaskets and such).
Hoping to get some time throughout this week so that I can get the truck lifted. My diagnosis thought process is..
1) Lift front of truck up.
2) Lock manual hubs on both sides.
3) Turn one wheel. Other shouldn't turn (since it's broke).
But that doesn't really narrow anything down as far as I can tell. Should I look at pulling a whole new front axle if I can find one? Since it is a 2nd gen does it have to be from a 1989-1992? Or can I go up to 1997?
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I am in the middle of Missouri so not a lot of options, and with this winter 'supposedly' being really bad I need to get this fixed fairly soon. Thanks in advance!
I made a post in 4x4 systems but I think this might be a better place to ask.
The thread link over there is: http://www.therangerstation.com/forums/showthread.php?t=156976
Text is as follows --
So I had my rear drive-shaft grenade on me after driving through some deep snow. I think it packed it with gritty, icy water and just locked the U-joint up. Made a spectacular pop. Lots of sparks as I limped it home.
So I drove it for a little bit on 4x4 after dropping the rear shaft but only using the front drive-shaft. Well, I was late to work one morning, heard a loud CLUNK, and it didn't go anywhere anymore. The front drive-shaft was still spinning.
After replacing the rear, it drives fine. But obviously no 4x4. I want to get this fixed before winter and am going to be getting junkyard parts, but the closest junkyard is ~45 minutes to an hour away. Not really wanting to do multiple runs.
So, is it LIKELY that I exploded the front diff? It's a 1991 TTB so (I think) a Dana 35? Or is it more likely that I snapped one of the front axle shafts?
It has manual Warn Hubs that I did a full rebuild on when I got the truck 3 years ago (replaced all the gaskets and such).
Hoping to get some time throughout this week so that I can get the truck lifted. My diagnosis thought process is..
1) Lift front of truck up.
2) Lock manual hubs on both sides.
3) Turn one wheel. Other shouldn't turn (since it's broke).
But that doesn't really narrow anything down as far as I can tell. Should I look at pulling a whole new front axle if I can find one? Since it is a 2nd gen does it have to be from a 1989-1992? Or can I go up to 1997?
--
I am in the middle of Missouri so not a lot of options, and with this winter 'supposedly' being really bad I need to get this fixed fairly soon. Thanks in advance!
