Front propshaft
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Don't drive truck, or remove front shaft and engage CDL.... you are at risk of failure and it can put a big hole in the transmission, and there is no rebuild/repair for that, just another transmission. Take the $7,000 you are saving from not having to buy a transmission at the dealer and drive something else until repairs can be made. And buy a lottery ticket, you are more lucky than most....
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Don't drive truck, or remove front shaft and engage CDL.... you are at risk of failure and it can put a big hole in the transmission, and there is no rebuild/repair for that, just another transmission. Take the $7,000 you are saving from not having to buy a transmission at the dealer and drive something else until repairs can be made. And buy a lottery ticket, you are more lucky than most....
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Englewood Driveshaft (my front Tom Wood was repaired and rebuilt there) or Front Range Driveline (my ruined-last-weekend rear GBR is there right now) can rebuilt them. Both are very familiar with Land Rover driveshafts.
Last edited by Banzai Jimmy; 05-12-2012 at 11:36 AM. Reason: Discovered my rear shaft was GBR versus Tom Wood
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re: Ok. I appretiate your concern. A propshaft suggestion would be nice.
You are more "in tune" with your truck than many who have ignored these vibrations until things get really bad really quick. The problem seems to be in the unknown time between early detection and failure with severe damage. If considering the DIY route, or outsourcing to a local drive line shop you may want to review Propshaft Rebuild - Land Rover Forums - Land Rover Enthusiast Forum for what's involved, and don't overlook the centering ball (Buy Neapco Double Cardan CV Ball Seat Repair Kit 7-0081NG at Advance Auto Parts).
You are more "in tune" with your truck than many who have ignored these vibrations until things get really bad really quick. The problem seems to be in the unknown time between early detection and failure with severe damage. If considering the DIY route, or outsourcing to a local drive line shop you may want to review Propshaft Rebuild - Land Rover Forums - Land Rover Enthusiast Forum for what's involved, and don't overlook the centering ball (Buy Neapco Double Cardan CV Ball Seat Repair Kit 7-0081NG at Advance Auto Parts).
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Went and saw Bill at englewood driveshaft today and should have my front propshaft next Tuesday. Bill knows rover propshafts!
I will take pics. Also plan on doing the front wheel bearings.
http://billsenglewooddriveshaft.com/
I will take pics. Also plan on doing the front wheel bearings.
http://billsenglewooddriveshaft.com/
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Went and saw Bill at englewood driveshaft today and should have my front propshaft next Tuesday. Bill knows rover propshafts!
I will take pics. Also plan on doing the front wheel bearings.
"You Can't Beat My Shaft!" - Welcome
I will take pics. Also plan on doing the front wheel bearings.
"You Can't Beat My Shaft!" - Welcome
You'll be pleased!
I just picked up my rear from Front Range Driveline Thursday. He (also named Bill) couldn't believe how badly I had twisted it - he said it was out a good 1/2". After that, he triple checked everything. The CV assembly was good, tube was bad (and it was a .120" wall - I really did a number on it), male slip yoke was OK, female was bad (busted the ears off of it), the u-joint was destroyed, and the axle-side flange was ruined. Since the CV assembly was good, it kept the costs down (which was fine by me!).
I had great experiences with both shops.