On the rear diff problem. That is a problem and means your clutch pack for
your stock limited slip is probably bad. That is if you have factory
limited slip. If not, then I don't know what it could be.
As for the steering, getting a proper wheel alignment should fix the
steering wheel probem.
brian cropp
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> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of Robert Schultz
> Sent: Saturday, May 15, 2010 9:02 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: DML: Two questions - steering and diff.
>
>
> Guys. Been a while since I've been on - my internet provider just
> wouldn't let me get to the list. Fixed now.
>
> SO I have two questions I'm hoping you guts can help with:
>
> #1. Changed the rear diff oil for the first time in way too long. Found
> a broken steel collar (hollow steel tube) on the magnet - its about an
> inch long and 3/4" in diameter and the metal is about 1/16" thick.
> Anyone care to guess what it is?
>
>
> #2 Had to change the intermediate shaft in the steering. The steering
> wheel sits at a bit of an angle now. Didn't think is should but it does.
> I can play with the tie rods to straighten it, but would I have a good
> chance of screwing up the alignment, or is it easy to keep things in spec?
>
> Rob Schultz
>
> 2000 QC, 4.7l, 5 spd, Hotchkis, Hurst short shift kit.
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