2001 Dodge Ram Drive shaft

2001 DODGE RAM
92,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JBAUGH03
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What can happen to the transmission if there is a dent in the drive shaft?
Apr 29, 2009 at 4:14 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Has the dent caused a vibration?
May 12, 2009 at 10:41 AM
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JBAUGH03
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Yes the dent has caused a vibration.
May 12, 2009 at 2:20 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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It will end up taking out the output shaft bearing in the trans, u-joints, and pinion bearing. You should replace it or you're going to end up with other problems.
May 12, 2009 at 8:21 PM
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JBAUGH03
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Thank you very much
May 13, 2009 at 6:35 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Not a problem. If you have questions in the future, let us know.

Joe
May 13, 2009 at 11:46 AM
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