Blew my ring and pinion!!!!!!!!!

[Magic]

Today sucks, i down shifted into second to slow down for a stop sign, then Bang, my rear end locked up, and tossed my drive shaft off. the pinions at a funked up angle, and oil spilled out. the cop thought it was funny, he had the same thing happen a week ago. can anyone give me about 1500 to get it fixed, thanks.

[Cole82]

$1500 screw that do it your self.

[Plays_with_Toys]

Did you forget to revmatch, or is your car american made?

That really sucks, if it is american, go get a axle from a junkyard and bolt it on. Probably cheaper.

[mudrinner4ever]

Originally Posted by Plays_with_Toys

That really sucks, if it is american, go get a axle from a junkyard and bolt it on. Probably cheaper.

if ur gunnna do that remember to get the same gear ratio! otherwise u could have even more problems!:-P

Luke :Twisted:

[Magic]

Originally Posted by Cole82

$1500 screw that do it your self.

that is doing it myself, i am not going to put an old axle back in it, im going to use all new stuff, and add a posi, swaybar, and a few other goodies,

[Cole82]

Holy crap that's alot of money.
I just did my 7.5 with gears, locker, all bearings and brakes for just over $600.

[JasonInAugusta]

I feel your pain.

One day on Ft. Gordon I stopped, shut off the Willys, got out, and saluted as the flag went down.

Got back in, fired it up, and started driving.

The speed limit was 25MPH and I was going easy. The tranny (TH350) shifted from first to 2nd and *pop* FAWK!

Didn't do much but scare the crap outta me.

Pulled over, opened up the toolbox, removed the rear driveshaft, locked the hubs, shifted the Dana 300 into FWD and drove home.

$1300 later it was back on the road. :neutral:

[Magic]

I would have taken the shaft off the t case, but the damn axle locked, so it wouldnt have mattered.

The reason it cost so much is, the list
New ring and pinion,
powertrax no slip locker,
anti sway bar,
brakes,
shocks
front brakes,
trac bar,
and a few other things.

I am not a full size off roader, i am building this truck for speed.

[Magic]

Originally Posted by Plays_with_Toys

Did you forget to revmatch, or is your car american made?

That really sucks, if it is american, go get a axle from a junkyard and bolt it on. Probably cheaper.

Its a 95 dakota, american made.

[nd4spdbh]

lol forget to push the clutch in LOL... and just slam it down into second.. LOL i have seen crap like that happen with dodges b 4.... my dad bought a brand new dodge and the tail gate was bent... so he took it to the dealer and the dealer was like huh we are stupid so my dad took off one of the straps sat on it to bend it back ... then he gave it back to the dealer DODGES SUCK

[Magic]

Originally Posted by nd4spdbh

DODGES SUCK

I would rather push my dodge then drive a chevy,

I have owned a ford and chevy, and will never go back, after three 350 crate motors, F chevy, and two ford transmissions. Dodge or nothing.

[Trike Kid]

Originally Posted by Plays_with_Toys

Did you forget to revmatch, or is your car american made?

That really sucks, if it is american, go get a axle from a junkyard and bolt it on. Probably cheaper.

It has to be American, anything else wouldn't have made it that far.

[mnstrbetle]

After you blew your ring and pinion did it have a smile on it's face?

[TwistedXT]

Originally Posted by mnstrbetle

After you blew your ring and pinion did it have a smile on it's face?

How did you get that taste out of your mouth?

[Magic]

Originally Posted by TwistedXT

How did you get that taste out of your mouth?

you have issues, i had more of a smerk, and alot of words going through my mind.

[FrankyRizzo]

Originally Posted by Magic

and tossed my drive shaft off.

Usually you have to double for that kind of action.

[Trailerguy]

Originally Posted by Magic

Its a 95 dakota, american made.

I'm sorry but you said you're building this truck for speed, HAHAHA. That's some funny **** A dakota built for speed, HAHAHA. You'd have a faster rig if it was a Pinto w/ a 302, or maybe a Maverick. A quick dakota, HAHAHA.

Just kidding, you have to build what you got, I totally understand. It just sounds a little funny, that's all. I mean look at me, for speed I'm building a 65 Falcon Coupe with a 347 stoker. Of course, the bare block sits in my garage, the car in the side yard, the 9" rear end is at my shop, etc. etc. etc.

[badhoopty]

i know it sounds cool, but there isnt any real good reason to downshift and tach out the mill to slow down. simply pushing on the brake pedal slows the rig down just fine and saves alot of drivetrain drama.

besides, brakes are alot easier and cheaper to replace than a clutch, trans, or rear end.

[Magic]

Originally Posted by Trailerguy

I'm sorry but you said you're building this truck for speed, HAHAHA. That's some funny **** A dakota built for speed, HAHAHA. You'd have a faster rig if it was a Pinto w/ a 302, or maybe a Maverick. A quick dakota, HAHAHA.

Just kidding, you have to build what you got, I totally understand. It just sounds a little funny, that's all. I mean look at me, for speed I'm building a 65 Falcon Coupe with a 347 stoker. Of course, the bare block sits in my garage, the car in the side yard, the 9" rear end is at my shop, etc. etc. etc.

Let me guess, you think it has a V6, well, it has a built 318 V8, and will outrun all the damn hondas in the town.

""i know it sounds cool, but there isnt any real good reason to downshift and tach out the mill to slow down. simply pushing on the brake pedal slows the rig down just fine and saves alot of drivetrain drama. ""

I used to tow a 27 foot camper with it, so it was brake and downshift. i still downshift, and always will, i was only going 20, so in second the tach was at 1800. not much at all, it redlines at 5500.

[Trailerguy]

Originally Posted by Magic

Let me guess, you think it has a V6, well, it has a built 318 V8, and will outrun all the damn hondas in the town.

Don't take it personal, it just sounds funny. I figured it had a V-8 in it, I just couldn't resist poking a little fun, that's all. But, as far as outrunning Honda's, **** my 4.0 V-6 Exploder (2 wheel drive) does that, and it only took a little work to get it there. But take it easy, not trying to step on your toes. And yes, I down shift mine when I pull up to a stop, never had a problem with it. I doubt that down shifting had anything to do with it. I would think that maybe the pinion nut came loose which let the pinion drop down inside a little which jammed the rear end and you came to a stop.

Have you taken the pig apart yet? What's it look like?