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All I can say is I bought my first Dodge 2 yrs. ago and its been nothing but a problem. Actually going on my third rearend in 30,000 miles and I tow nothing! Also had the front u joints go bad and numerous other problems. I have owned both Ford and GM and never had these kind of major failures, no less repetitive failures.
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Thanks for all the input guys. You are all right it could happen with any brand, it just sucks when it happens to you. I still have the vehicle and I need to restate from my previous post , its time for its third rebuild.
I noticed the problem soon after I got the vehicle when you shifted from park to drive or drive to reverse it would clunk like the u-joints wher bad. I checked them and they where fine, I figured no big deal its under warrenty let them deal with it.
Well it took them two months to fix the truck, stated that parts where back ordered. That was good till july of last year it started up again. I took the truck in and this time the rear was shoot and also the transfer case and the front u-joints.
This time it only took a week to get it back (I was impressed compared to the vehicles previous stay!) Now about two months ago I noticed the same problem when you put it in drive or reverse so I figured its time again.
I live in Syracuse,NY and work near the New Venture Gear Plant, but that sure hasn't improved service. If you guys have any ideas that would be grat as I am about to bring it in again. It just doesnt sound right to have this many major problems in such a short time! Oh ya Its a 1997 Ram Sport 4WD ext. cab. Thanks again for all the input.
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I should have adde that on the last repair they replaced the clutch pack and the bearings and the transfer case housing. I dont have the bill with me (its at work) it also stated theat when they drained the rearend it came out sliver in color! Severe bearing failure. Let me know what you guys come up with if anything.
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Pete,
The first time they rebuilt the rear ring and pinion, Bearings ect.
The second time they replaced the cup. diff. 3 bearings, spacer, seal drive, cup drive and differential. Also says case was trac locked clutch pack sticking and pinion and case bearing shot.
The truck has the 360 engine and automatic trans. Thanks for the help.
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I had the same discussion with one of my co-workers and we came up with improper machining of the bearing bores in the rearend. Those bores should be line bored but to minimize the chances of runout between the bores. When I bring it in this time I am going to insist they replace the rear!The other thought would be bad drive train alignment but I think the u-joints would wear first. Thanks for the input I think both of you guys hit the nail on the head, I will follow up post on how I made out,thanks again.
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Wow! Isnt that surprising with all the problems I have had with my rearend!I am sure htey are not all bad but from n=my other posts I got one that missed the Q.C.
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Todd,
You are right this board as been quite informative and helpful. Hopefully they will fix the problem once and for all! I will use this info. when I go in there, I'll let you all know how I make out.
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Well it goes in the shop on tuesday7/16/02 I will follow up on what they do this time!
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Well I just got my truck back last friday after two weeks in the shop and guess what? After $4300. in warranty repairs it still clunks when you shift from drive to reverse. Mopar quality is impressive after three attempts they still cant get rid of the noise! I saw a gentelman last week with a t-shirt that said(MOPAR OR NO CAR!). That saying couldn't be any more true, IF YOU OWN A MOPAR IT IS LIKE HAVING NO CAR BECAUSE IT IS IN THE SHOP ALL THE TIME!!!!!!!!
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Yes the same shop has attempted to repair it three times. I am so disgusted I am just going to run it, I will take it back in another 10,000 miles, thats about all it lasts!
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