By RVR OVR (Tom) on Friday, August 03, 2001 - 06:32 pm: Edit

Went to put on my new rear drive shaft, and ended up either stripping or breaking 1 (maybe 2) of the bolts coming out of the rear mount of the transfer case. The problem now is getting the damn bolts off because they just spin with the lock-nuts on them. I cannot get at them because of the adapter plate that came with my Tom Woods shaft. Anyway, while I am figuring that out, can somebody please tell me if these bolts are easily replaceable by just removing the parking brake cover (if that is what its called). Are they easy to buy?

Also, since it cannot be tightened down evenly across all four bolts, while rotating it has a "sticky spot" where it can't rotate as easily. This happens for about 1/4 of a full revolution. Am I bound to break more stuff if I drive it in this condition?

Here is a pic of the adapter plate on the drum so you can see what I am talking about.



Thanks a heap for anyone who helps. I pray somebody bothers to read this on the weekend.

Tom

By Alex Schubow (Alex) on Friday, August 03, 2001 - 11:54 pm: Edit

Tom,

Ouch, I hate shit like this. You should be able to replace the studs. Call the dealer parts department, there should be a part # for them (I think).

Alex

By Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) on Saturday, August 04, 2001 - 05:57 am: Edit

You on Tom?


Kyle

By Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) on Saturday, August 04, 2001 - 06:11 am: Edit

Its an easy fix , dont need anything from the dealer...


Kyle

By RVR OVR (Tom) on Saturday, August 04, 2001 - 07:33 am: Edit

Kyle- tried to call but no answer...assuming you are online...are you?

Tom

By Kyle Van Tassel (Kyle) on Saturday, August 04, 2001 - 08:12 am: Edit

I just tried calling you... LOL answer the damn PHONE!!!

Kyle