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Need a gen1 front dif ASAP #1068733 02/04/14 09:09 PM
Joined: Feb 2010
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djacidjac Offline OP
Wheeler
I've been plowing lime a mad man and my front differential partially ejected the extention shaft on the passenger side. There's a minor storm tomorrow but a huge one this weekend. I have a 4cyl, but I think the larger 6cyl dif will fit. Any leads or suggestions appreciated. I'll try to attatch a pic of the obvious trouble.


87 Dodge Raider 5sp 2.6l no jet valves, Tuffpan
OME Dakar leaf springs + T-bar crank + 2" body lift (4" lift).
5500lb winch, Starion alternator, grp31 marine bat'
OBA (stock AC compressor)
33x12.5x15 Baja Claws or Wintermark extra load 235/75/15 M/S
Re: Need a gen1 front dif ASAP [Re: djacidjac] #1068734 02/04/14 10:02 PM
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djacidjac Offline OP
Wheeler


87 Dodge Raider 5sp 2.6l no jet valves, Tuffpan
OME Dakar leaf springs + T-bar crank + 2" body lift (4" lift).
5500lb winch, Starion alternator, grp31 marine bat'
OBA (stock AC compressor)
33x12.5x15 Baja Claws or Wintermark extra load 235/75/15 M/S
Re: Need a gen1 front dif ASAP [Re: djacidjac] #1068735 02/04/14 10:34 PM
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If nobody has one to sell you try using car-part.com to search for one at a PickNPull yard coming from one of the states outside the snowbelt so you get one that's in decent condition. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Re: Need a gen1 front dif ASAP [Re: off-roader] #1068736 02/04/14 10:50 PM
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Oso Offline
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my best guess is that the circlip at the end of the shaft is gone and the shaft has shifted out. I'd open the front diff to be sure and remove the pieces.

Look on page 53 of the front suspension section of the FSM. Part #5.

Pull the shaft, install the new clip, shove it back in and bolt it up.


Just my WAG, but don't worry, someone else will be along in a minute or two to tell you how to do it right. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />

good luck!


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Re: Need a gen1 front dif ASAP [Re: Oso] #1068737 02/05/14 12:46 AM
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plh Offline
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my best guess is that the circlip at the end of the shaft is gone and the shaft has shifted out.

Pull the shaft, install the new clip, shove it back in and bolt it up.

good luck!


I agree on the above.

The V6 won't direct swap unless you do the matching CV shafts & drive shaft as well. The Gen 1 V6 manual is the strongest of the Gen 1s. I did this swap in mine. Wrote up a how-to on here several years back.

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Re: Need a gen1 front dif ASAP [Re: djacidjac] #1068738 02/05/14 01:19 AM
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Monty Offline
Rock Warrior
were are you in PA my brown Montero is still in the junk yard I took it to. Has a good 4cyl diff


1989 Raider V6/MT
2005 Jeep Liberty CRD Turbo Diesel
Re: Need a gen1 front dif ASAP [Re: Monty] #1068739 02/05/14 02:56 AM
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RECON45 Offline
Body Damage is Cool
I got a complete v6 set up down in nc that I cleaned up and painted when I thought mine went bad and all it was was a cv. Diff and the match cv axles.


91 Montero LS "Sandstorm", Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats, 2" Suspension lift, 2" Body Lift, GENII front IFS, 32" MT tires

89 Raider "Trailbreaker", 3.0, Auto, Dual Bouncy Seats
Re: Need a gen1 front dif ASAP [Re: RECON45] #1068740 02/05/14 03:12 AM
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Mudraider Offline
Body Damage is Cool
Sounds like monty has what he needs. He needs it in a hurry.I have two I can get, but not in the time frame he needs.

Re: Need a gen1 front dif ASAP [Re: Monty] #1068741 02/05/14 03:13 AM
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Posts: 161
djacidjac Offline OP
Wheeler
I'm in Lansdale PA, 19446. 30min N of Philly. What yard did you take it to? There is a 4cyl parts truck around here in a driveway, but I can't remember where!!!!


87 Dodge Raider 5sp 2.6l no jet valves, Tuffpan
OME Dakar leaf springs + T-bar crank + 2" body lift (4" lift).
5500lb winch, Starion alternator, grp31 marine bat'
OBA (stock AC compressor)
33x12.5x15 Baja Claws or Wintermark extra load 235/75/15 M/S
Re: Need a gen1 front dif ASAP [Re: Oso] #1068742 02/05/14 03:24 AM
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 161
djacidjac Offline OP
Wheeler
I had to operate it in 4lo for the last few days and I fear that the shaft and/or gear are torn up. I'll take a look in the morning.


87 Dodge Raider 5sp 2.6l no jet valves, Tuffpan
OME Dakar leaf springs + T-bar crank + 2" body lift (4" lift).
5500lb winch, Starion alternator, grp31 marine bat'
OBA (stock AC compressor)
33x12.5x15 Baja Claws or Wintermark extra load 235/75/15 M/S
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