Jason, Its a late year run of the 02's. Its electronic lock-up in the t-case as that where the wires go to. I think that the entire front axle and drive shaft turn as you drive the truck. The only wire attached to the front axles is the anti-lock sensors and brake lines. I thought about doing some old school stuff, its just easier to re-build and I'm lazy. Maybe once I resto the truck I can try something. You driving the old girl? I put on 3000km last week on her and no issues. Still have anti-freeze and oil in the motor.

 

Took mine around the block last week-was going to start using it full-time again this shift but the Dakota floats on the mud better.

If you're going to go the rebuild-your-own route, you could probably get parts from Pro Trac in Edmonton. They rebuilt my 5600. Probably cheaper than the Gear Centre.

Jason

 

What kind of tools do you need for a rebuild on the TCase? I have hand and air tools, just not a heavy press for bearings etc.. Do you have to press the bearings in?

Mine is getting loose on the front output shaft and needs and OH.. Also I think I saw some spring shrapnel in the bell housing..

 

Your SBC is coming apart? Time for a dual disc!

 

I really hope thats not the case, but the visual is not good. Where else would that stuff come from? Man, I have been a BIGflag waver of SBC for years...

 

If you want, we could drop your tranny and do a quick inspection. If it is indeed the damping springs coming out, hopefully Peter will take care of you. How long have you had that clutch?

 

I've never been into one J-but looking at the service manual quickly it doesn't look like a press is needed for anything-a few bearings need to be driven in and out of the case but that's not a biggie. Hoping your metal issue isn't what you think it is....

Jason

 

I did have a spare T case laying around to experiment on. Lil dog, we can give yours a try. What could go wrong.

I think that it should be a easy overhaul/service. I can wait a while on mine. I might just buy a T-case from the gear center, they have a pretty good warranty. Put in new u-joints and driveshafts. The truck will almost be new again.

The country roads out here are pretty soft around Airdrie, but fun. I've been ripping them up after work. I still working a few bugs out of the front end and dialing it in so the smooth soft ride.

 

Had the clutch about 3 years, maybe about 140,000 km.. I don't know how I would damage it.. Really, I drive it pretty easy.

Drop the tranny for a quick inspection?? Last time I did that took me 2 days..

 

I got a tranny jack that speeds it up. We did Kenny's, Dave's and my clutch last summer, was about 10hrs in and out with hand tools and working on your back.

 

When I did my clutch I rented a tranny jack, actually it came with Eaton adapters, so it was a little overkill. 10 hours is really honkin on it. Maybe I am just slow....

It should go faster as I made sure to anti-sieze all the fasteners to the frame. AHHH, anyway if I pull it an its toast, then its plan B??

 

Dog, that extra time is for beer drinking. 2 days isn't bad, nice quiet time with the truck. You gonna put on a bigger turbo or go with twins on princess

 

Ah yes. Well maybe thats what slows me down..+burp+... I am thinking on the turbo situation. If I am not towing anymore with it, then I have a little more of a direction on how to pick.. Having a towing hotrod is just not practical.