Dealer says that my truckneeds a front drive shaft. The 4wd has been running rough I dont know if this is related. The front drive shaft goes from the t-case to the front axle and is only engaged in 4wd,Right??? You guys think that this is the 4wd issue.

 

ur front driv shaft spins constanly on the 02 well i kow mine does. have u lifted ur truck at all? my truck goes through u joint frequently on the front drive shaft

 

No lift, stock. I dont even drive the puppy too hard.

 

how many km on it? just theu joints are worn?

 

Got about 85000mi on it. the drive shaft is covered under an extended warranty so the repair will only cost my deductible, but maybe I should have them check out the ujoints too. Now that I look at the invoice it says "Propeller shaft w/universal joints-Transfer case to front axle".

 

hmmm i dunno well at least its only the deductable so a whole new drive shaft they are putting in?

 

Iguess so from the t-case forward.

 

so drive shft cv boot and u joints

 

Fancy name for front driveshaft.

Twasn't made for constant turning, previous to 2002.5 they had a CAD, Central Axle Disconnect, so it wasn't turning all the time.
They kept the same design driveshaft which doesn't do well in full time operation.

Get it replaced since you have the warranty.

If you didn't have the warranty, I'd say seek out an aftermarket solution that is made for constant velocity.


phox

 

Why did Dodge do away with the CAD? Mine has worked perfectly for 120,000 miles, using 4x4 two or three times a week.

RJ

 

mine works good too.i did have to rebuild the shaft about 80,000 km ago ,but has been great ever since.

 

Mine went at 75,000 miles on my 02.5 It was replaced with an entirely new front drive shaft having a new part number than the one it replaced.

 

I replaced all 3 u-joints and got it balanced cost about $200 cheaper then getting a new one

- is there any aftermarket solution phox??

 

I got mine from Tom Woods. www.4xshaft.com
Chose him because he's local.

There's also high angle driveline, don't know the website.


phox

 

I understand they didn't use the CAD axle in 02.5 trucks because they were transitioning to the 3rd gen and were using whatever parts they could get to finish off the 2nd gens. At least you got the 7 year warranty. Mine (March 02 delivery) fell through the crack with a 3 year warranty and no CAD axle. Go for the new shaft.