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Old 12-26-2009, 06:16 AM
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The case isn't the trouble- the driveshaft coming loose is. Regardless of the case, a u-joint smacking into it is going to damage it.
So, whether it is the light duty or the heavy duty, doesn't matter. A hole is a hole. The heavy duty transfer case will be just that much more expensive to replace.
Unfortunately, mine doesn't have a nickel-sized hole. It has a fist-sized hole.
Old 12-26-2009, 07:08 AM
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yeah, a fist sized gob of silicone would make me a little ashamed; you would NEVER let anyone under your rig for ANY reason

kind of like letting someone else work on your dodge and leaving bolts loose...
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Originally Posted by catnfool
yeah, a fist sized gob of silicone would make me a little ashamed; you would NEVER let anyone under your rig for ANY reason

kind of like letting someone else work on your dodge and leaving bolts loose...
No kidding.
A t-case is on its way from Missouri. No fist sized gobs of silicone for me.
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we had the bolt vibrate out of our 4 bolt flange and put a fist size hole in the dld transfer case. We just jb welded a peice of sheetmetal back and it still handles 600 horse pullin just fine.
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jb weld needs to watch your video; I think you might be their poster child!!! Was that AFTER your repair? looks good!!
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Originally Posted by smokeum99ta
My u-joint on the front drive shaft broke, hit the ground, and ended up breaking the transfer case. Anyone have a place to buy another transfer case in Maryland?
Stupid question but how long can you drive after this happens. Mine broke same exact way. Drove home no issue but I want to drive it to shop to be repaired. Can I risk it?
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