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Mark Raggio
Dodge Dakota
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2/24/2003
11:25:42
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Hi there-
I'm in Indy, and of course, with the 10" of snow we received, my tuck was stuck in my driveway (which is dirt). I noticed that when I tried to rock my truck out (2WD) only the passenger tire was spinning, not the driver side...not one bit. Is this something that I should be worried about? Could it be that I screwed something up in the axle? The truck is still stuck - will have to get the truck yanked out I'm sure...any advice is appreciated!
Thanks!
Mark
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Homer
Dodge Dakota
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2/24/2003
11:32:25
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You have an open rear end. If it was Sure Grip both wheels would turn. In an open rear end the wheel without traction turns and the wheel with traction doesn't.
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Mark Raggio
Dodge Dakota
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2/24/2003
11:35:51
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Well crap - OK...any easy way for me to get my truck out of its "stuck state"? I kick myself every damn day for not having 4WD...
Thanks!
Mark
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Homer
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2003
00:09:59
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Just get a Sure Grip installed. I traded my 97 4x4 for my 2001 4x2 and I don't miss it. I have the same problem with snow. I got a foot of it Saturday night. 4x4's get stuck too, I'd say more because the drivers tend to be a little more brave thinking they can get out of anything and it's just not true.
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GB2000
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2003
00:59:10
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Could you give me a lil info on this Sure Grip? I'm interested in getting it. Anywhere i could buy the parts online and have it professionally installed around town?
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Fenris
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2003
03:00:00
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Where I'm at right now (Northeast TX) there's about 3 inches of sleet collected outside right now.
Sleet isn't like snow, it looks like snow when you see it collected on the ground, but it's very hard and more slick than snow. You can stand on it and your feet won't sink into it like snow.
I went outside just now and stood next to my truck and I was about an extra 3" taller next to my truck... Kinda gave me an idea how it'll look lowered.:)
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JKnPA
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2003
08:24:18
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Fenris.........
Go play in the yard and don't touch your truck........... ****LOL******
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Eggman
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2/25/2003
09:09:40
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I do alot of wheeling and dealing with used cars and recently traded for a 1984 full size Dodge D-100 4x4.Boy am I glad I didn't sell it in a hurry because we got 2 feet of snow on pres.day weekend.
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Texas Todd
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2003
16:22:44
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Is it true that just because you have a 4x4, doesn't mean that eithr on is a LSD?
If not, then my LSD has the same # of wheels with power to them as a 4x4. Just not front and rear!
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mddak
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2003
16:37:15
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on my 4X4 with LSD - all four wheels pull
the two front are direct drive
the rear are LSD so they both push
Check inside your glove box to see if you LSD or spin tires and count the skid marks
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Mark Raggio
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2003
17:36:03
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OK - so if I wanted to get a LSD installed on my truck - what would be a decent ballpark range to pay for something like this? Is this something that is done by specialized mechanics, or can just about any knowedgable mechanic install it?
Thanks!
Mark
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Homer
Dodge Dakota
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2/25/2003
19:55:38
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Sure grip is the name of Chryslers in house LSD design. I think theyre made by Eaton but don't quote me on that.
P4529273 All 8 1/4" thru 1995
P4876117 1971-83 - 9 1/4"
P4876118 All - 8 3/4"
P4876119 1984-01 - 9 1/4"
P5007249 1996-01 - 8-1/4"
Call a dealer near you for pricing. Check around for installation. There's really not too much involved with installing a new carrier if you are reusing the ring gear. The pinion depth is already set you just need to reset the bearing preload and the backlash and that's really simple.
You could also go aftermarket with an Auburn Gear or you could go with a locker style which is simple to install and usually doesn't need the carrier removed. There's a few companies that make them for our trucks.
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