Rear diff problems
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Grand Champion
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RE: Rear diff problems
Ok, you guys are not going to frickin beleive this. I'm having 01DodgeRam360 kind of luck here.
The shop that has my truck said the new (and supposedly improved) rebuild kit for my Auburn limited slip arrived today. Upon installing it, the same area that broke on my old unit broke on this unit. And that was just while they were installing it!!!!!!
They called Auburn who was were flabbergasted. They overnighted another one, and it should be here tomorrow. Auburn said that piece should not break at all with its new design they are using, and they really can't understand how that happened. They are known for the quality of their stuff, so this is really a suprise to me and the shop that has my truck. I'm leary to try another rebuild kit from them, and am only willing to due to their reputation for quality. The shop said they would inspect it when it arrives, and if it seems like it might break again, then i'm going to have them either put in a Detroit limited slip, or just an open carrier.
The shop that has my truck said the new (and supposedly improved) rebuild kit for my Auburn limited slip arrived today. Upon installing it, the same area that broke on my old unit broke on this unit. And that was just while they were installing it!!!!!!
They called Auburn who was were flabbergasted. They overnighted another one, and it should be here tomorrow. Auburn said that piece should not break at all with its new design they are using, and they really can't understand how that happened. They are known for the quality of their stuff, so this is really a suprise to me and the shop that has my truck. I'm leary to try another rebuild kit from them, and am only willing to due to their reputation for quality. The shop said they would inspect it when it arrives, and if it seems like it might break again, then i'm going to have them either put in a Detroit limited slip, or just an open carrier.
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From: Maine
RE: Rear diff problems
Ah yikes, I hope it was just some kind of weird recall on those older styled Auburns, otherwise I'm nervous to get one of those (if I ever do the job). Your lucky that all you have to do is replace the LSD though. Still a big job, but I bet I'm making you feel a little better about your situation
I don't even know what I'm going to do. I mean, christ, wtf does it mean I have to replace my whole rear end...**** THAT. And I can't even like bring it to the offroad guys, they are literally across the fricken street, they'll see me and feel very disrespected, I can't do that. Ahh. I suppose I just have to wait till tomorrow to see what's going on. I'm very stressed out though. I don't even know if I want my dad coming tomorrow with me. He'll just start building up more anger against this stupid truck. This is why they pick on it, because it's a giant fairytale truck with giant ****ing problems. I don't even get to play and I'm still ****ing paying for this truck....WTF.
I don't even know what I'm going to do. I mean, christ, wtf does it mean I have to replace my whole rear end...**** THAT. And I can't even like bring it to the offroad guys, they are literally across the fricken street, they'll see me and feel very disrespected, I can't do that. Ahh. I suppose I just have to wait till tomorrow to see what's going on. I'm very stressed out though. I don't even know if I want my dad coming tomorrow with me. He'll just start building up more anger against this stupid truck. This is why they pick on it, because it's a giant fairytale truck with giant ****ing problems. I don't even get to play and I'm still ****ing paying for this truck....WTF.
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RE: Rear diff problems
Like I said though He is about the only person I've heard have a issue with a Auburn. I've heard of a few others but also heard of quite a few who love theirs. Same can be said for the Detroits though I've seen people say they have blown them up. This is why I say pick which one fits your needs better. I have seen people have problems with both.
Anyway I hope your luck turns around and you get this thing fixxed. Be sure to let us know how you like the gears when you get it done. Are you enjoying your new Suzuki Swift?
Anyway I hope your luck turns around and you get this thing fixxed. Be sure to let us know how you like the gears when you get it done. Are you enjoying your new Suzuki Swift?
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RE: Rear diff problems
ORIGINAL: 01DodgeRam360
I don't even know what I'm going to do. I mean, christ, wtf does it mean I have to replace my whole rear end...**** THAT. And I can't even like bring it to the offroad guys, they are literally across the fricken street, they'll see me and feel very disrespected, I can't do that.
I don't even know what I'm going to do. I mean, christ, wtf does it mean I have to replace my whole rear end...**** THAT. And I can't even like bring it to the offroad guys, they are literally across the fricken street, they'll see me and feel very disrespected, I can't do that.
Take it there, get it fixed right.
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RE: Rear diff problems
ORIGINAL: hometheaterman
Like I said though He is about the only person I've heard have a issue with a Auburn. I've heard of a few others but also heard of quite a few who love theirs. Same can be said for the Detroits though I've seen people say they have blown them up. This is why I say pick which one fits your needs better. I have seen people have problems with both.
Anyway I hope your luck turns around and you get this thing fixxed. Be sure to let us know how you like the gears when you get it done. Are you enjoying your new Suzuki Swift?
Like I said though He is about the only person I've heard have a issue with a Auburn. I've heard of a few others but also heard of quite a few who love theirs. Same can be said for the Detroits though I've seen people say they have blown them up. This is why I say pick which one fits your needs better. I have seen people have problems with both.
Anyway I hope your luck turns around and you get this thing fixxed. Be sure to let us know how you like the gears when you get it done. Are you enjoying your new Suzuki Swift?
Auburn has a great reputation for the quality of all their products, including their limited slip units. I would still recommend them to anyone, even with the isolated issues I am having.
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RE: Rear diff problems
Picked the truck up tonight. It was so great to drive it again. Then I had to put $65 in gas into it and that kinda burst my bubble.
The shop said the new retainer clip looked better, and they installed it using a different method that ensured there was no stress on the area that broke last time. They thought it looked pretty good, though they wondered why it was made out of stamped steel instead of billet or something stronger. Guess time will tell if this one will hold up. If it doesn't, no more Auburn for me.
As for the 4.56 gears, I didn't really get on it much because I need to break them in first (500 to 1000 miles), but my initial impression is that they feel great. Reminds me of how the truck was with 33's and 4.10's, but still have a lot of testing to do. Acceleration seemed much easier, and the cruising rpm around town was much more usable. Hope the same can be said when I get it on the highway. I'll keep you posted on the how these work out once I really start using them.
The shop said the new retainer clip looked better, and they installed it using a different method that ensured there was no stress on the area that broke last time. They thought it looked pretty good, though they wondered why it was made out of stamped steel instead of billet or something stronger. Guess time will tell if this one will hold up. If it doesn't, no more Auburn for me.
As for the 4.56 gears, I didn't really get on it much because I need to break them in first (500 to 1000 miles), but my initial impression is that they feel great. Reminds me of how the truck was with 33's and 4.10's, but still have a lot of testing to do. Acceleration seemed much easier, and the cruising rpm around town was much more usable. Hope the same can be said when I get it on the highway. I'll keep you posted on the how these work out once I really start using them.
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From: PA
RE: Rear diff problems
Cant tell by the picture , those things just dont wear out or just get a chip in them with out something going wrong (like the rear just explodes ) the outter C clips just dont get replace unless something went wrong , either this guy installed his own gear and was using a screw driver and hammer (even that doesnt make sense ) or had a slight wobble , even that you can feel ..if it wasnt for bad luck you wouldnt have non at all..
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RE: Rear diff problems
ORIGINAL: Silver_Dodge
Picked the truck up tonight. It was so great to drive it again. Then I had to put $65 in gas into it and that kinda burst my bubble.
The shop said the new retainer clip looked better, and they installed it using a different method that ensured there was no stress on the area that broke last time. They thought it looked pretty good, though they wondered why it was made out of stamped steel instead of billet or something stronger. Guess time will tell if this one will hold up. If it doesn't, no more Auburn for me.
As for the 4.56 gears, I didn't really get on it much because I need to break them in first (500 to 1000 miles), but my initial impression is that they feel great. Reminds me of how the truck was with 33's and 4.10's, but still have a lot of testing to do. Acceleration seemed much easier, and the cruising rpm around town was much more usable. Hope the same can be said when I get it on the highway. I'll keep you posted on the how these work out once I really start using them.
Picked the truck up tonight. It was so great to drive it again. Then I had to put $65 in gas into it and that kinda burst my bubble.
The shop said the new retainer clip looked better, and they installed it using a different method that ensured there was no stress on the area that broke last time. They thought it looked pretty good, though they wondered why it was made out of stamped steel instead of billet or something stronger. Guess time will tell if this one will hold up. If it doesn't, no more Auburn for me.
As for the 4.56 gears, I didn't really get on it much because I need to break them in first (500 to 1000 miles), but my initial impression is that they feel great. Reminds me of how the truck was with 33's and 4.10's, but still have a lot of testing to do. Acceleration seemed much easier, and the cruising rpm around town was much more usable. Hope the same can be said when I get it on the highway. I'll keep you posted on the how these work out once I really start using them.
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RE: Rear diff problems
ORIGINAL: padodgeram
Cant tell by the picture , those things just dont wear out or just get a chip in them with out something going wrong (like the rear just explodes ) the outter C clips just dont get replace unless something went wrong , either this guy installed his own gear and was using a screw driver and hammer (even that doesnt make sense ) or had a slight wobble , even that you can feel ..if it wasnt for bad luck you wouldnt have non at all..
Cant tell by the picture , those things just dont wear out or just get a chip in them with out something going wrong (like the rear just explodes ) the outter C clips just dont get replace unless something went wrong , either this guy installed his own gear and was using a screw driver and hammer (even that doesnt make sense ) or had a slight wobble , even that you can feel ..if it wasnt for bad luck you wouldnt have non at all..
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From: PA
RE: Rear diff problems
ORIGINAL: Silver_Dodge
I think you posted this in the wrong thread.
ORIGINAL: padodgeram
Cant tell by the picture , those things just dont wear out or just get a chip in them with out something going wrong (like the rear just explodes ) the outter C clips just dont get replace unless something went wrong , either this guy installed his own gear and was using a screw driver and hammer (even that doesnt make sense ) or had a slight wobble , even that you can feel ..if it wasnt for bad luck you wouldnt have non at all..
Cant tell by the picture , those things just dont wear out or just get a chip in them with out something going wrong (like the rear just explodes ) the outter C clips just dont get replace unless something went wrong , either this guy installed his own gear and was using a screw driver and hammer (even that doesnt make sense ) or had a slight wobble , even that you can feel ..if it wasnt for bad luck you wouldnt have non at all..