Drivetrain Warranty
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Drivetrain Warranty
I have a bad left axleshaft U joint. My truck is still under the drivetrain warranty. As per my signature, I have 33"x12.50x17 tires on rims that have 2 inches laess backspacing. I don.t see how this puts more stress on the u joint, ball joints maybe but not u joints. Anyone think the dealer will deny the warranty? I mean these are sopposed to be tough trucks and everyone puts bigger tires on them.
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If you still have your stock wheels, put them on. You are giving them a reason to deny this under warranty coverage.
I personally agree with you that aftermarket wheels shouldn't cause excessive u-joint wear on 3/4 and 1 ton trucks, but the dealer may not agree.
I personally agree with you that aftermarket wheels shouldn't cause excessive u-joint wear on 3/4 and 1 ton trucks, but the dealer may not agree.
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I have a bad left axleshaft U joint. My truck is still under the drivetrain warranty. As per my signature, I have 33"x12.50x17 tires on rims that have 2 inches laess backspacing. I don.t see how this puts more stress on the u joint, ball joints maybe but not u joints. Anyone think the dealer will deny the warranty? I mean these are sopposed to be tough trucks and everyone puts bigger tires on them.
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Hondo
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I know for a fact that all of the u joints are covered under the power train warranty. My question was if they will try to weasle out of it 'cause of oversize tires. Guess that I'll find out tomorrow.
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Originally Posted by bluesurf
i would look into that. Not much is covered under 7/70. I had steering box and pump go at 38k not covered under warranty. Drivetrain is only a few items in dc eyes. Good luck
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Had all three U joints replaced under warranty
Have 65k on mine - had a real bad shutter when braking - took it to dealer, they replaced all 3 for $100 deductible under 7/70.
When I call and described the problem, the first thing the service mgr asked was how many miles I had on it. He diagnosed the problem over the phone. Me thinks this may be a common thing.
Oh yeah, forgot to add that I am going to buy replacements that I can grease and have on hand so I can replace myself next time.
When I call and described the problem, the first thing the service mgr asked was how many miles I had on it. He diagnosed the problem over the phone. Me thinks this may be a common thing.
Oh yeah, forgot to add that I am going to buy replacements that I can grease and have on hand so I can replace myself next time.
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Have 65k on mine - had a real bad shutter when braking - took it to dealer, they replaced all 3 for $100 deductible under 7/70.
When I call and described the problem, the first thing the service mgr asked was how many miles I had on it. He diagnosed the problem over the phone. Me thinks this may be a common thing.
Oh yeah, forgot to add that I am going to buy replacements that I can grease and have on hand so I can replace myself next time.
When I call and described the problem, the first thing the service mgr asked was how many miles I had on it. He diagnosed the problem over the phone. Me thinks this may be a common thing.
Oh yeah, forgot to add that I am going to buy replacements that I can grease and have on hand so I can replace myself next time.
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Well, well, well Good News for a change! Not only did they do it under warranty with no problems, they did both sides! I could only tell that one side was bad but they did the right thing and changed both. Oh happy Day!
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