pulling a driveshaft.

[JackstandJohnny]

so, pretty sure the driveshaft on the dodge is toast. i want to bring it into DSI, however that driveshaft looks to have a slip yoke on the tcase, so if ipull it out, i will ahve a big ole' hole in the transfer case exposed.  so my question is this; is there any way to plug that tcase up so i don't lose fluid and splash it all over the place? ideally i'd like to pull it tonight and bring it into DSI to get them to fix it asap, but i don't really wanna drive hte jeep around without a top when they are calling for thunderstorms all night.............

so ya, stupid question, but any suggestions?

[BlackYJ]

I used to use a tim's cup stuffed with rags and duct taped on the housing to prevent oil from leaking out but I never drove it like that

[GiS]

Ive used pop cans and duct tape to get off the trail....but never took er down the highway.

What makes you think the DS is toast John?

[JackstandJohnny]

lots of movement in it..... a good half inch. andit shouldn't move much at all should it? specially cause its got unit bearings, that shaft is always spinning....   plus me and phill took it for a spin, and the shimmy goes away in 4wd, but is there in 2wd..........

[GiS]

Hrmm, weird....

I think you could patch the Tcase up for a quick drive, but I wouldnt be driving it around all week with a pop can on the output

[slimbeam]

if you not guna drive  it , undo the u-joint and put the yoke back on the shaft to keep it sealed

[JackstandJohnny]

ya the not driving it part is not the problem!!!!  i need to drive to work in the morning unfortunately.  stupid driveshafts. 

[GiS]

Hey Slim, what would keep the yoke from spitting itself out?

[JackstandJohnny]

the other problem is the yoke doesn't come off the driveshaft..... the end at the tcase is a slip yoke, and the joint is a CV type joint, and its pressed onto the driveshaft (splines and everything) so i can't even take it off..... the whole unit has to go in. 

[LifesGrand]

Hey John, have you done a check on the VIN since purchase to see what recalls have been performed?
I don't know if this means much but I stumbled accross this from a recall site? I know it's not vehical specific to your truck, but it makes you question the fact?

AUGUST 2007 - DaimlerChrysler is recalling 1,498 MY 2007 2-wheel drive Dodge Ram pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions. The front driveshaft yoke may break under certain driving conditions. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and cause a crash without warning. Dealers will replace the driveshaft. The recall is expected to begin during October 2007. 07V-413

just my .002 cents worth..

[FiEND]

hrmmmm, seems weird to recall 2-wheel drive trucks for a front driveshaft.  no wonder they're broke.

[slimbeam]

Hey Slim, what would keep the yoke from spitting itself out?

not driving it

[esi]

If you relly needed to you could unbolt it from the diff and then wire it up, make sure its not going to fall out, then drive it to DSI pull it and have them look at it, maybe if they could do the work in a day leave the truck in the lot and get a ride back to work, then pick it u later and bolt back to the front diff.  Or pull the driveshaft and see if there's threads in the t-case output shaft. Find a bolt and bolt a cap over the end with a little silicone to make it seal to the case. Or get a rain suit and a big fisherman hat and head to work lookin like a newfie.

[LifesGrand]

Mebbe they were FWD trucks  

haha.. I didn't even think about it when I read it.. duh! goes to show how reliable some sources of info are via the net.
It's still a valid point tho I think to run the VIN & see if any recalls are outstanding if this has not yet been done.

Isn't there a a boot on the slip yoke end of the DS? Can you take the boot off & zip tie it to the t-case end & rig it up with something? I personally don't think any fluid will leak from pulling the yoke out?

[Evil-Jeep]

If you have a piece of plating that is about the right size just mark the bolt holes drill them out and bolt the "cover" in place. may need some washers to set the bolt depth properly.