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03 ram 1500 4wd 5.7hemi quad cab transfer case problem

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Old Oct 17, 2022 | 10:31 PM
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Default 03 ram 1500 4wd 5.7hemi quad cab transfer case problem

2 studs on my 243d transfer case somehow got broken while in my garage, (son swears he doesn't know ) what happened so it is what it is. im self what the hell do you do? buy new trans case nope, buy new used rebuilt TC, ideas much appreciated i know more info will be needed just ask ill be checking here frequently, im sure someone will have non smart-- ideas/help and thank you.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2022 | 06:45 AM
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What was broken? Bolt heads snapped off, threads stripped? Connector problems can usually be repaired.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2022 | 11:06 AM
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2 of the bolts completely wer sheared off flush with the transfer case housing.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2022 | 11:36 AM
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Left hand drill bit, and maybe an easy-out.
 
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Old Oct 18, 2022 | 11:55 AM
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yep, you can get those out. I think the torque is 30 ft/lbs, nothing crazy.
I always use a hinge drill bit to get bit centered.
 
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