Transfer help
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Joined: Jan 2004
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Transfer help
I also posted in the Durango forum, but their are fewer active users.
Ok it was snowing and I put my D in 4wd, then after I was finished I put it back to 2wd. But the 4wd didn't disengage. While driving down the HWY the differential popped and the seal/plug busted out along with all the fluid. Luckily I was within range of a Dodge dealer. (A known rip off dodge dealer). Anyway, after a $98 look-over they said I need to get all four tires the same brand and the tread has to be exact. The said 1/32nd of an inch will cause problems in 4wd. that’s a small amount; my tire could be sitting on some bubble gum. The result, it could ruin the transfer(s). Under inspection the gears are not black as they said they would be bad.
My end result was an estimate for an overhaul/service to the transfer and drive. This would cost minimum of $360 and a max of $2,500 to repair/replace. How can I isolate or test for a problem so I don't get taken. What would cause the differential seal to pop and the fluid spill out?
Thanks for any help.
Ok it was snowing and I put my D in 4wd, then after I was finished I put it back to 2wd. But the 4wd didn't disengage. While driving down the HWY the differential popped and the seal/plug busted out along with all the fluid. Luckily I was within range of a Dodge dealer. (A known rip off dodge dealer). Anyway, after a $98 look-over they said I need to get all four tires the same brand and the tread has to be exact. The said 1/32nd of an inch will cause problems in 4wd. that’s a small amount; my tire could be sitting on some bubble gum. The result, it could ruin the transfer(s). Under inspection the gears are not black as they said they would be bad.
My end result was an estimate for an overhaul/service to the transfer and drive. This would cost minimum of $360 and a max of $2,500 to repair/replace. How can I isolate or test for a problem so I don't get taken. What would cause the differential seal to pop and the fluid spill out?
Thanks for any help.
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: United States
RE: Transfer help
WELL THAT'S A GOOD QUESTION. I DO KNOW THAT YOUR TIRE SIZE DID NOT CAUSE THE 4X4 TO NOT DISENGAGE. THE FACT THAT THEY ARE TELLING YOU THAT THE DIFFERENT TIRE SIZE CAUSED THIS IS STUPID. I THINK THAT YOU SHOULD TAKE THE TRUCK TO A DIFFRENT DEALER. TO FIND OUT THE PROBLEM. MY ? IS DO YOU HAVE A ELECTRONIC TRANSFER FOR 4X4, OR THE MANUAL TRANSFER 4X4.