1996 RAM 1500 - Transfer Case Broke Off Transmission
#1
07-16-2008, 11:14 PM
1996 RAM 1500 - Transfer Case Broke Off Transmission
Ok, so here's the story...
Driving down I-35 into Iowa, the truck stopped. I tow it home and:
- The rear drive shaft front u-joint is broken
- The transfer case is laying on the skid plate
- Only thing left connected to the transmission is the hoses and electrical.
Now I need to fix this truck. Both the transmission and transfer case are hosed (transfer case TORQUED off the transmission).
I will admit that this is my first MOPAR that I've worked on (built pleanty of other US brands).
It's a 5.2L 1996. Transmissions and transfer cases are hard to come by.
What can I bolt to this motor to get it up and running? I am willing to change the fly wheel and torque converter if needed.
Any adivce? I can send pix of the transfer case and transmission if someone wants to see the carnage.
Driving down I-35 into Iowa, the truck stopped. I tow it home and:
- The rear drive shaft front u-joint is broken
- The transfer case is laying on the skid plate
- Only thing left connected to the transmission is the hoses and electrical.
Now I need to fix this truck. Both the transmission and transfer case are hosed (transfer case TORQUED off the transmission).
I will admit that this is my first MOPAR that I've worked on (built pleanty of other US brands).
It's a 5.2L 1996. Transmissions and transfer cases are hard to come by.
What can I bolt to this motor to get it up and running? I am willing to change the fly wheel and torque converter if needed.
Any adivce? I can send pix of the transfer case and transmission if someone wants to see the carnage.
#2
07-16-2008, 11:38 PM
RE: 1996 RAM 1500 - Transfer Case Broke Off Transmission
Can't offer you much help but I do want to say that you need to let off the brake when you powerjack it. Post some pictures if you dont mind for fun. Your best bet is check a junk-yard. Or.... a good spot to buy a "bullet proof" tranny. APS seems to be talked about the most over the fastman, and dr. evil tranny's. As far as transfercase, if your willing to lay down some money on a new one (or rebulit) you might want to consider if you want to do a gear swap on your truck 3.55's to 4.10's for example, and get a regeared transfer case to accomodate since you want a transfercase anyway. Kill two birds with one stone. Budget = junkyard. Loaded with $$$ = send some to me jk, look around and buy what you need.
Post some pictures if you dont mind for fun. Your best bet is check a junk-yard. Or.... a good spot to buy a "bullet proof" tranny. APS seems to be talked about the most over the fastman, and dr. evil tranny's. As far as transfercase, if your willing to lay down some money on a new one (or rebulit) you might want to consider if you want to do a gear swap on your truck 3.55's to 4.10's for example, and get a regeared transfer case to accomodate since you want a transfercase anyway. Kill two birds with one stone. Budget = junkyard. Loaded with $$$ = send some to me jk, look around and buy what you need.
