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Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Phessor, May 31, 2017.

  1. Jan 31, 2020 at 2:56 PM
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    Ace115

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    :D:DYou think it’s not as strong as it used to be or maybe you just have it so loaded down all the time?
     
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  2. Jan 31, 2020 at 3:00 PM
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    Well it isn't going anywhere except on the back of a trailer and taken back home.
    Something in the drivetrain went clunk, grind and now nothing again.
     
  3. Jan 31, 2020 at 3:05 PM
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  4. Jan 31, 2020 at 3:23 PM
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    That sucks. Hope it's a easy fix.
     
  5. Jan 31, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    Initial diagnosis is rear differential, but I will have to check it out more next week.
     
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  6. Jan 31, 2020 at 5:38 PM
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    My awesome wifey drove 5.5 hours to come drag my broke truck home.
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    Now for the drive long drive home.
     
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  7. Jan 31, 2020 at 5:51 PM
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    Is that exploder gonna make it up the hills towing you?
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2020 at 5:51 PM
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    Man, that sucks about your truck :(

    How many miles do you think you have on those gears?
     
  9. Jan 31, 2020 at 5:54 PM
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    Expedition
     
  10. Jan 31, 2020 at 5:54 PM
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    Less than 30,000
     
  11. Jan 31, 2020 at 6:43 PM
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    Did it break down in Payson?
     
  12. Jan 31, 2020 at 8:07 PM
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    Yes, but my wife was in New Mexico
     
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  13. Jan 31, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    Oh man I was about an hour from you. I’d have helped out if I knew. Keep me in mind for next time. {fingers crossed there isn’t a next time but you know...}
     
  14. Jan 31, 2020 at 8:18 PM
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    Sorry was probably in poor taste. Safe travels
     
  15. Jan 31, 2020 at 9:18 PM
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    Oh after fighting with my insurance company and waiting for hours for a ride, I'm just glad to be home.
     
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  16. Feb 1, 2020 at 9:10 AM
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    Grey wire, deck plate, 2-Lo, Toytec front, All-Pro rear, 4.88's (Hi rpms!)
    If it is a ZUK built rear end, he will stand by it I believe. He is that kind of guy from all I have observed and with my dealings with him.

    Best of luck!
     
  17. Feb 1, 2020 at 1:24 PM
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    Zuk built it, but I still need to open it up to see if anything is bad first.
     
  18. Feb 3, 2020 at 8:02 AM
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    Pulled the drain plug on my rear axle housing, it doesn't look good.
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    Ugggh...:eek:
     
  20. Feb 3, 2020 at 12:11 PM
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