broken mirror

From : davej

Q: on wed 17 nov 2004 210851 -0700 bob bobcowan@access4less.net wrote well it finally happened. ive been hearing a lot of talk about expensive repair bills on these trucks. but so far mine has run really well. for 60k miles routine maint only. never had to actually fix anything. ive kept a close watch on all those things that seem to go bad early - brakes balls joints transmissions. but they are still in top shape. so whats the other thing that all light duty dodge trucks are famouse for you guessed it the diff. its the coprorate 9.25 rear with 3.92 gears and ls. and yes it got regular service. i recently noted a feint noise that seemed to be coming from the rear. i was pretty sure it was the diff but not positive. so i took it to a local shop today and we popped the cover off. the oil looked kind of ugly but not terrible. lying in the bottom of the case was a shard of metal that looked to me like a bearing shell. the shop owner reached in and pulled out some small part with his fingers. he said it was a reatiner for the clutch pack. the outside edges of the ring gear teeth were a little burnt. before this i drove a 95 ram with the same kind of rear. bearings went out in that one at 60k miles too. oh well. it is getting a complete overhaul with aftermarket parts it will cost about $800. should last forever now. i was kind of expecting it so i was very alert to that noise. -- .bob 1997 hd fxdwg - turbocharged! 2001 dodge dakota qc 5.9/4x4/3.92 1983 gmc jimmy - mountain beater 1966 mustang coupe - daily driver 1966 ffr cobra - ongoing project when i changed mine i picked up the differential gears pinion and bearings for $50.00 which included shipping. beekeep .