TXDTR #8: October Meet
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Im hopeing methonal prices start to drop again.....along with potasium...i think when the folks that make this stuff saw people using it for bio diesel.....they saw a cash cow and followed what OPEC was doing......im hoping things come to a head in the alt fuel market as well....but eh...its always been a bit more to make bio...only when fuel was 3.00+ it was actually looking good......am I looking at gift horse teeth? EH....who knows...im just happy for some releif anyway we can get it....
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Well got the new MAN SIZED toolbox installed today... the little one was just not up to the task of moving my crap around anymore as the truck takes on 'Work Truck' duty more and more...
Installed a Luke's link on my track bar this past weekend as well as a new bushing from piers on the lower end... Holy cow batman did that ever make a difference! I could shake the track bar before and the stud would wobble all over the place... Nice and tight now though and always able to adjust.. So that I like... We will see how long it lasts, but I'm not worried...
Also replaced a weepy turned drippy transfer case output seal, easy 30min job. Something interesting I thought... Always was told the only difference between the HD and the LD transfer case was PTO capabilities, but when ordering the new seal the HD has a significantly larger ID compared to that of the LD... So I guess strength is improved with the HD considerably after all.
And last on the list just picked up a set of Titan ST235-80-16 tires for my gooseneck... Blew out 3 tires on that trailer over the past couple years. Tires only have 2850# load rating * 2 = 5700# a far cry from the 7k rating of the axle... and I load it heavy at times... the Titans are good for 3550# a piece and have the craziest thick sidewalls I have ever seen! Them things are thick! Warranty is pretty good as well so we will see... Read some good things about them on other forums...
Installed a Luke's link on my track bar this past weekend as well as a new bushing from piers on the lower end... Holy cow batman did that ever make a difference! I could shake the track bar before and the stud would wobble all over the place... Nice and tight now though and always able to adjust.. So that I like... We will see how long it lasts, but I'm not worried...
Also replaced a weepy turned drippy transfer case output seal, easy 30min job. Something interesting I thought... Always was told the only difference between the HD and the LD transfer case was PTO capabilities, but when ordering the new seal the HD has a significantly larger ID compared to that of the LD... So I guess strength is improved with the HD considerably after all.
And last on the list just picked up a set of Titan ST235-80-16 tires for my gooseneck... Blew out 3 tires on that trailer over the past couple years. Tires only have 2850# load rating * 2 = 5700# a far cry from the 7k rating of the axle... and I load it heavy at times... the Titans are good for 3550# a piece and have the craziest thick sidewalls I have ever seen! Them things are thick! Warranty is pretty good as well so we will see... Read some good things about them on other forums...
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And last on the list just picked up a set of Titan ST235-80-16 tires for my gooseneck... Blew out 3 tires on that trailer over the past couple years. Tires only have 2850# load rating * 2 = 5700# a far cry from the 7k rating of the axle... and I load it heavy at times... the Titans are good for 3550# a piece and have the craziest thick sidewalls I have ever seen! Them things are thick! Warranty is pretty good as well so we will see... Read some good things about them on other forums...
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..... Something interesting I thought...
Always was told the only difference between the HD and the LD transfer case was PTO capabilities, but when ordering the new seal the HD has a significantly larger ID compared to that of the LD... So I guess strength is improved with the HD considerably after all.
Always was told the only difference between the HD and the LD transfer case was PTO capabilities, but when ordering the new seal the HD has a significantly larger ID compared to that of the LD... So I guess strength is improved with the HD considerably after all.
"There is a 241DLD and a 241 DHD, both of which can be found in our years. I have researched this and found that they are still both Heavy Duties, but the DLD has no PTO provision ...... I have had my 241DLD apart recently to upgrade the head gear for a manual conversion, and through a few years of heavy power, stall launches, full 4X4 drags, big tires so on and so on. Everything looked absolutely brand new. Even the chain was tight as can be. I was going to upgrade to a DHD, but when this one has done me right, I'll leave it alone.
They only have one little flaw, and that's the output shaft bearing retaining snap ring. They tend to break, allowing the shaft to walk inwards, which can be damaging. There is a fix available at any trans shop that will rectify this, and all that is needed to be taken apart is driveline removal and output housing removal. Good luck and don't worry about DLD's."
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I honestly have no idea, but these are the specs I found for the rear seal:
Dodge LD 241 Transfer case rear output seal: 1.886 X 2.700
Dodge HD 241 Transfer case rear output seal: 2.205 X 3.055
1.886 and 2.205 are the inner diameters, therefore the outer diameters of the drive shaft?
Maybe they changed something in the dodges and made them the same?
Dodge LD 241 Transfer case rear output seal: 1.886 X 2.700
Dodge HD 241 Transfer case rear output seal: 2.205 X 3.055
1.886 and 2.205 are the inner diameters, therefore the outer diameters of the drive shaft?
Maybe they changed something in the dodges and made them the same?
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Definitely think a strength difference is likely with a 2-3/16" diameter shaft over 1-7/8", bearing sizes increase as well...
This is from http://quad4x4.com/Dodge%20Transfer%20Case%20Parts.htm
QU10610 Booted Rear Output Seal for all 1994-2002 NP241DLD Transfer Cases. Also fits 1996-1997 NP241DHD transfer cases with a slip yoke that is approximately 1-7/8" in diameter. $29.95
QU50171 Booted Rear Output Seal for all 1998-2002 NP241DHD Transfer Cases and 1996-1997 NP241DHD with a slip yoke that is approximately 2-3/16"" in diameter. $19.99
This is from http://quad4x4.com/Dodge%20Transfer%20Case%20Parts.htm
QU10610 Booted Rear Output Seal for all 1994-2002 NP241DLD Transfer Cases. Also fits 1996-1997 NP241DHD transfer cases with a slip yoke that is approximately 1-7/8" in diameter. $29.95
QU50171 Booted Rear Output Seal for all 1998-2002 NP241DHD Transfer Cases and 1996-1997 NP241DHD with a slip yoke that is approximately 2-3/16"" in diameter. $19.99
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Yeah! Like I said ...just curious. I did a lot of research a few yrs ago (concerned about transfer case wear & tear on DLD from drag racing) and could find no problems reported from repeated 4x4 launches or from sled pullers!
I guess the DLD is tough...... the DHD is tougher.
RJ
I guess the DLD is tough...... the DHD is tougher.
RJ
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Suspect more good news to come.
Don't blame me either!
(wish I'd thought of that first, Brian).RJ
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1000 apologies, afedi.
May the fleas of 1000 camels inhabit my crotch and may I die alone & in great pain.... should I ever commit such a grievous sin again!!
(try to pay a guy a compliment ..... and look what you get!)
RJ
May the fleas of 1000 camels inhabit my crotch and may I die alone & in great pain.... should I ever commit such a grievous sin again!!
(try to pay a guy a compliment ..... and look what you get!)
RJ