Well, it was too good to be true
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Well, it was too good to be true
My 96 was doing farely well until this morning while driving to the city. I was on the freeway and all of a sudden hear a pop come from front area. Seemed like my front right tire had blown. I exit and look at the wheel/tire no problems. check the rest no problems. Kept driving nice and slow (30 mph) with hazards on and then vibrations began to get worst and finally heard a really loud collection of bangs come from front almost like i lost parts of the truck. I pull over and no leaking fluid, nothing is hanging down, loose or broken. After that loud bang the shaking went away (kept driving at around 25-30) but when i turn the wheels a little bit of noise kept coming from front right. I got home and parked it. I don't know if its the front diff that may have just destroyed itself or maybe the axle/hub? Any input?
#3
Well, I took the wheel off and spun it. I started to think okay Ill hear that axle beat up and then realized the drivetrain piece from Center diff to front diff was making a noise and was wiggling. Look under and see that where it meets the center diff it cracked. Here are some shots.
Here is a video that may help see it better.
Any good hints to where I can find one for a good price? Do only D1 fit or does it share with others?
Here is a video that may help see it better.
Any good hints to where I can find one for a good price? Do only D1 fit or does it share with others?
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Its weird, all i can recall was my diff lock was stuck and never had a problem. But, I never disengaged it since the system was stuck. I dunno if that influenced it with the drive...? I had put many miles since though. We shall see. Ill take the front shaft off so atleast i can drive just RWD lol.
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If the shaft is broken (I can't see pix on my phone) you may have to keep CDL engaged. It is a common work around with a busted shaft to pull it out and drive with CDL on until repairs can be funded. You have a 2WD Rover. CDLs if not exercised can freeze up. I was able to squirt a half a can of PB BLaster down in mine by taking loose some of the shift boots and working the nozzle down beside everything.
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