Rear end DESTROYED
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Rear end DESTROYED
Hey guys,
Quick story, I was driving down the road with my buddy and we felt and heard this loud bang. So I pull over and go to check it out. Everything looked fine and I got back in the truck and continued on. I get about 5 miles down the road and heard a big bang this time. I didn't know what it was so I coasted down until I could pull over and I tried to move the truck before I got out and nothing happened. I got out to check it out and my rear driveshaft is snapped in two. Later I find out at my buddy's shop the Pinion head snapped off and destroyed the carrier assembly, ring, and Diff lock. So now I have to find a new used rear since it is cheaper than replace new. I will try and post pictures when I get some. I was amazed how the driveshaft just peeled like a soda can. This happened on my 97 250
Quick story, I was driving down the road with my buddy and we felt and heard this loud bang. So I pull over and go to check it out. Everything looked fine and I got back in the truck and continued on. I get about 5 miles down the road and heard a big bang this time. I didn't know what it was so I coasted down until I could pull over and I tried to move the truck before I got out and nothing happened. I got out to check it out and my rear driveshaft is snapped in two. Later I find out at my buddy's shop the Pinion head snapped off and destroyed the carrier assembly, ring, and Diff lock. So now I have to find a new used rear since it is cheaper than replace new. I will try and post pictures when I get some. I was amazed how the driveshaft just peeled like a soda can. This happened on my 97 250
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i have a lot of rear ends. i will sell cheap but shipping from texas will probly kill any chance of a good deal. i can send parts too if the housing is ok. pm me and we will see if i can help. i think i have a driveshaft for a ext cab 4x4 too, ill have to look, im all about hooking people up when they need it the most
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