I Broke the 4wd - Help!

[rlichty]

I was out bashing, might have been jumping and running through the snow when all of the sudden my 4wd savage became a front wheel drive savage. Need some help trouble shooting the problem please. Any help would be much appreciated!

 

[Metalhead Matt]

Spin your front tires. Starting at your rear driveshaft, see where the drivetrain stops spinning. Look for missing grub screws on all the rear shafts.

 

[BamaFan]

May have just stripped the splines off the drive shaft. +1 on what Metal head said.

 

[cwal1774]

There aren't any splines on the driveshafts. There are two "ears" at both ends.

 

[bgbdwlf2500]

screw that locks the trans to the rear driveshaft came out...

 

[cwal1774]

Yeah that's what I'm thinking too

 

[rlichty]

thanks guys i'll check it out!

 

[rlichty]

All my screws are in place any other thoughts? Is it possible i've ripped something up inside the tranny?

 

[bgbdwlf2500]

not unless you broke the output shaft in half and its still spinning the front tires. there is a good chance the rear diff is stripped completely out. but I'm still guessing you're missing a screw you just overlooked it

 

[rlichty]

You guys are amazing! It was one of the grub screws. It was in place however it was sheared in half. Back up and running, thanks again!

 

[bgbdwlf2500]

cool, make sure to check them often

 

[MudSlinger33]

Those grub screws always fall out.

 

[alpinestars199]

Put some loctite on the screws and theyll never fall out agaon until u have to work on the truck and u loosen them ypurself