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55 messages,  Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 11:45 AM

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Re: Water in the rear-diff on my Ram [justins79] by corkscrew
Mar 19, 2008 (11:50 am)
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Replying to: justins79 (Mar 19, 2008 11:01 am)

I agree with your assesment of Dodge quality. My last one was an 02 Ram 1500 with the sport package. After four and a half years and 40k miles I gave up.
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Whining from the rear end by kbawi
Mar 18, 2008 (3:28 pm)
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Whining from the rear end by kbawi
Mar 18, 2008 (3:28 pm)
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Hello,
 
Recently in the past few weeks have heard a whining noise coming from the rear end of my 97 Dodge Ram Sport with 85K. I first thought it was tire noise and rotated the tires and topped off the rear fluid with LSD type fluid.
 
The noise has not disappeared, however, is only persistent below 20 MPH during acceleration/ deceleration. It is dependent on speed with each rotation of the axle. The noise is constant either driving straight or during cornering.
 
I plan on changing the oil and changing the U-Joints for the drive shaft tomorrow evening with hopes of finding the cause. Does anyone have any ideas what else it may be? I am not convinced that it is the clutch or bearings due to the steady whine below 20 MPH…. I could be wrong. I have been proven wrong many times before!
 
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Strange metal in rear differential housing by sammytorch
Aug 05, 2008 (5:19 pm)
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Can some one please tell me what this part is? I can not identify it in any of the axel diagrams.
 
I have a 2001 Dodge Ram 1500 4X2 5.9L(360) w/ a 9.25" Chrysler Trac-Lock Differential and 3.55 Gear.
 
The bottom of the case was wet with oil so I cracked her open to have a look and . . . this is what I found:
 
click here for photos
 
What the heck is this part?
 
The truck drives great, I only opened the differential because it looked like it was leaking from the fill plug.
 
Thanks for taking a look.
 
- Sam
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Re: Strange metal in rear differential housing [sammytorch] by sammytorch
Aug 06, 2008 (11:56 am)
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Replying to: sammytorch (Aug 05, 2008 5:19 pm)

All right - after many hours of internet research - I found out that these are retaining clips for the clutch packs (for the limited slip diff) on either side of the spider gears. It looks like I can get replacement kit for about $50-60 but I am a little concerned about my ability to install. Has anybody actually rebuilt these clutch assemblies or should I just get a replacement LSD carrier - and if I am going to throw $400 in parts is there a better option - I will be moving to Colorado where I expect plenty of ice and snow so I do not think a full blown locker is a good idea. Any ideas?
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Re: Strange metal in rear differential housing [sammytorch] by mbeckley
Aug 28, 2008 (8:20 am)
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Replying to: sammytorch (Aug 06, 2008 11:56 am)

sammytorch did you ever find out anything about replacing the clips. I have tried to find a diagram or something to tell about replacing but to no avail. Any info is appreciated.
Thanks, mbeckley
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02 Dodge Ram 1500 LSD retaining clips by mbeckley
Aug 28, 2008 (8:23 am)
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I have an 02 Dodge Ram 1500 with Limited Slip Differential and was wanting to know is there a diagram or manual to show the replacement procedure for the retaining clips? I am located in WVa.
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Re: Strange metal in rear differential housing [mbeckley] by sammytorch
Sep 01, 2008 (4:08 pm)
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Replying to: mbeckley (Aug 28, 2008 8:20 am)

mbeckley:
 
here are some very useful links - i have not done the install yet - let me know if you do and have any tips
 
http://dakotart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1484
 
http://www.nagca.com/grandtech/traclokmadeeasy.htm
 
http://www.dakotart.com/forum/showthread.php?t=196
 
- sammytorch
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Changing the rear end. by rontac
Sep 06, 2008 (4:39 am)
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I have a (99) 1500 dodge ram, and i would like to use a rear end out of (99) 2500 dodge ram with a Dana 70 in it. Any ideas? I had my trans rebuilt with a shift, and towing package in it, so i would like to use a stronger rear end for towing more weight.
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Dodge 2500 venting differential fluid by bharvey1
Sep 15, 2008 (10:37 am)
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On a recent trip across country my 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 4X4 started to vent differential fluid from the front differential from the vent under the hood. The dodge dealer instructed me to have the fluid changed in the front differential, which I did but this did not stop the problem. It does not vent fluid all the time, but did on 4 different occations during my trip. No one seems to know what the problem is.

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