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Well, it finally happened. I've been hearing a lot of talk about expensive repair bills on these trucks. But so far, mine has run really well. For 60K miles, routine maint only. Never had to actually fix anything.
I've kept a close watch on all those things that seem to go bad early - brakes, balls joints, transmissions. But they are still in top shape.
So what's the other thing that all light duty Dodge trucks are famouse for? You guessed it, the diff. It's the coprorate 9.25 rear, with 3.92 gears and LS. And yes, it got regular service.
I recently noted a feint noise that seemed to be coming from the rear. I was pretty sure it was the diff, but not positive. SO I took it to a local shop today, and we popped the cover off. The oil looked kind of ugly, but not terrible. Lying in the bottom of the case was a shard of metal that looked (to me) like a bearing shell. The shop owner reached in and pulled out some small part with his fingers. He said it was a reatiner for the clutch pack. The outside edges of the ring gear teeth were a little burnt. Before this I drove a '95 Ram with the same kind of rear. Bearings went out in that one at 60K miles, too.
Oh, well. It is getting a complete overhaul with aftermarket parts, it will cost about $800. Should last forever now. I was kind of expecting it, so I was very alert to that noise.

fastyz400
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11/18/2004
02:30:56

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60K Bob, your in for some large bills ahead. lol
Been there Done that. :o

Get your retirement account ready. It's gonna cost you driving that Dodge.

cheer up
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11/18/2004
07:45:47

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Oh c'mon on now mister gloom and doom.

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