Super_MJ

Thank you for taking the time to answer, but you completely ignored the parameters of the question. I didn't ignore it, I just disagree with the limitation you've set for yourself...it seems silly, to me, IMHO, to only take (1) 1 GB stick and expect to get all your pics on there and then worry about if you have enough storage to save the files...which I still recommend you take at the highest resolution and quality settings your camera offers regarless of your print size intentions or the size of your memory cards (or card in your case). Sw2 IMO, it's better to take 4 1GB cards then a single 4GB card just because those things are not so reliable, secondary reason would be speed of download.

ok, so i found some time this morning to attend and start figure out what's wrong and how to repair this truck. first and most important, the yoke nut was not tighten enough and the yoke was loose! second, one of the yoke straps was not tighten enough as well hence the movement of strap (i.e. yoke looks bent). third, it looks like pinion needs some adjustment. to start with, i'm going to replace the pinion seal again (this time i'm going to replace the pinion as well) ... have no idea how to continue from there 8)

one of the bearing caps is somewhere on the i-5 and the other one is still in the yoke, i'll take the yoke straps off and compare the 4 holes for the straps with the new yoke, if matched i guess the yoke is ok(?). pinion adjustment considered as DIY project or should be done by professionals?

i think they covered everything! :cheers:

as far as i know, i didn't tightened enough some of the bolts (u-joint?). after about 10 miles on the i-5 going downhill there was a strange noise ... so i slowed down and soddenly the noise got stronger (real strong fast knocking), apparently the driveshaft got released from the pinion side and turned underneath the truck. pulled over immediately and found the shaft on the pavement underneath the truck (luckily it didn't hit nobody). throw the darn thing in the back, engaged 4h and continued till the next exit. have no idea where to start with fixing this thing.

yup, got it on eBay two weeks ago. it's currently running on 31s, can easily go with 35s.

i have to admit it does look funny :chillin:

oh, and I forgot the main reason I'm here haha "someone" did a crappy job yesterday (with the pinion seal), after about 10 miles on the freeway today all hell break loose (literally) and the rear driveshaft decided it's better to stay on the freeway.

Come on, it just a little misunderstanding and big part of it is my fault. Back to the subject, as far as I know both axles are D35 as well as both driveshafts are custom made.

+1 Just did the rear one today.

This is a good explanation!! Now GET-ER-DUN!!! One little thing...there is no crush sleeve on hi-pinion D30s. That's one of the things that makes it better/stronger!! :brows: The std/lo-pinion has the crush sleeve. Your supposed to replace the nut any time it is removed. But the red loctite and careful removal and reinstallation you should be fine. Its also a GREAT TIME to UPGRADE to a U-Bolt yoke and get red of that strap junk!!! CW I don't think there's nothing stock on this rig, the axles are D35s and driveshaft is custom made ... so I guess the Us have also been replaced at that stage of another (although I have no idea). I did replace the nut but put back the old yoke as it looked kind of okay to me. Also, for some reason the yoke and nut came out smoothly without any resistance at all. However, the old seal played stubborn and didn't came out easily at all. Conclusion: Pinion seal: bout $5 Loctite: about $5 RTV (black) silicone: about $5 Having killer backache: priceless!

haha if they are the fiberglass ones, i fought with the one i had on my truck for sometime. the metal ones are a piece of cake. My back still hearts.

Wow, do I have to replace the yoke and yoke nut? Just got back from shopping, bought the seal and black silicone (without the yoke and nut) ... guess I'm gonna head back to the store :wall:

However, there's this need to take it off the chest. Just wanted to state out that it's not easy to remove the camper shell by yourself. BTW I'm going to replace the pinion seal today. I never did it before by myself and any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Nice job, when can I bring my rig in? lol