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[Wild at Heart]

Check out the Blog at http://www.4x4crawl.blogspot.com and pictures at
http://www.4x4crawl.smugmug.com

 

[Rascal]

Russell,

What happened with the drive shaft? I'm amazed that you had that issue. Looks like you guys had a great time regardless.

 

[Wild at Heart]

We were traveling at 70 mph on cruise. The tranny down-shifted and it happened. Broke at the rear u-joint. The driveshaft drug on the highway and got bent and ruined the rear yoke. Messed up the yoak coming out of the pinion as well. I replaced everything (see pic on blog).

Not sure why it happened unless it was just due to the weight I was hauling (est. 15k lbs) or possibly the strap worked loose. The new driveline looks stronger than the stock one.
Since I am going to stay in the sport for a while, I have decided to go to a 1-ton PU so................

For Sale:

2003 Chevrolet 3/4 Ton Short Bed Quad-Cab PU, 2WD, 66k miles, 6.6 Ltr. Duramax Diesel w/ The Edge Diesel Chip, Allison 6-sp. Automatic, Grey Leather Interior, Electric Everything including extendable exterior mirrors, AM/FM Stereo w/ 6-disc in-dash CD changer, DVD Player w/ 2headsets & controller, Floor Mats & front HD protector mats, turnover gooseneck hitch, towe package (for bumper pull trailers), tube running boards, window eyebrows, Line-x bed liner. Brand New tires (bought Tuesday a week ago). New upgraded injectors were installed a month ago. This is the best hauler I have ever owned but a bit light for what I am towing. Asking $22,000 range.

 

[Wild at Heart]

2003 Chev. 3/4 PU

Picture from May 2006 (heading to Moab w/ the old Meanie and Big Tex)

 

[Rascal]

I can understand the if it doesn't work - replace it mentality...

 

[Wild at Heart]

I can understand the if it doesn't work - replace it mentality...

You Got it!

RA

 

[tx4guns]

Just talked with my buddy, Brian, in Vegas, who just got back from Moab. He talked to you guys out there and followed you thru Pritchett Canyon. He was in a black Rubicon. Small world!

 

[fj40charles]

That is some trip Russell.... Glad everyone is okay.