Dodge Dakota front differential fail

Tiny
DODGE DAKOTASLT
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  • 2002 DODGE DAKOTA
  • 4.7L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 198 MILES
I went offroading on my truck it went really good but I got on belly and got stuck front wheels bearly touched the ground we tried back and forward for about 10 minuets it did not move then I saw that oil started to leak looked under my differential was facing down all mounts broke why could that happen? I can send a picture if needed thanks
Saturday, March 25th, 2017 AT 8:54 AM

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Tiny
HMAC300
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Probably because when you hit the belly it broke it off the mounts and if it is stock no skid plates or protection to speak of. Check your engine mounting as that may be bad as well. See pic
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Saturday, March 25th, 2017 AT 9:50 AM
Tiny
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No I did not hit anything it moved freely
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Saturday, March 25th, 2017 AT 9:55 AM
Tiny
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You had to hit something either the wheels and it did it or when you were on the belly of the truck. It is 12 yrs old and you broke the case so if it did not hit then the gears had a problem, locked up, broke the case and now do not work. I am sure if you open the front differential up you are going to find broken pieces all over.
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Saturday, March 25th, 2017 AT 10:14 AM

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