I was reading about common issues and see that the 1500's have this issue. Does anyone know what a work around is? or even know what the procedures to replace it are? I appreciate the input


Thank you
Gary

 

No real work-around I've read. They fail or they don't. When they fail they damage the gear set or they don't. You can have that LSD removed and an Auburn or True-Trac installed. If you do that and you have the need, consider changing the rear gear ratio.

 

Thanks for replying, So it's a matter of just waiting?? what ratio ?? this is totally foreign to me. what the cost of it being removed whats a rear end cost these days? well I have a 2 yr extended warranty on it.. so if it gives out by then,,its covered..question... when does it most likely give ?? under load (pulling something) or anytime

 

I just looked at my build sheet..here's what I found
DMHS 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio
DRBS Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle <<< isn't this suppose to say LSD

 

LD is limited slip.

2005.5 is when Chrysler revised the retaining clips. far less failures after that but they did still occur.
If you have the itch for a better Limited slip, then go for it, otherwise you should just drive yours without worry. The entire rear diff is very expensive btw and when the clips do fail, they wedge themselves in every moving part and cause major damage.

My truck was strictly for towing. I towed 5-7kmi regularly. I was hard on my truck when I did tow. At 15kmi, the clips were mint.

As far as Auburn vs DTT.
I would opt for the slightly higher priced DTT if you live in any area with snow/ice or plan to do any offroading. It's superior and will NOT cause you to slide sideways.
My stock LSD diff, I could swing sideways getting on highway when raining. The Auburn will amplify this and the DTT will actually prevent this.

 

Thank you for that, that's good to know. I guess I get paranoid maybe I will just drive it for little while longer. All I do is lot of city driving, very easy on my truck, maybe a trip every now again not often. I change oil every 6 mo. regardless of miles and since I had it a mo/ now 400 miles. But that diff did spook me little. Thank you for the info

 

Sorry, "LD" is Light Duty, not limited slip. Limited slip is "DSA"

 

my bad. You are correct.

 

Thank you mike,
So, this is what I found on my build sheet. I couldn't find where it said DSA. I know it prob is but just coded diff.
DGQ 5-Spd Automatic 545RFE Transmission
DMHS 3.92 Rear Axle Ratio
DRBS Corporate 9.25 LD Rear Axle

 

If the glove box door placard doesn't have "... anti-spin ..." or "... limited slip ...", it's a peg-leg. If you want to confirm, put one rear wheel on slippery and one on dry. Goose it - if it spins and doesn't move, it's a peg-leg.