triceman
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- Joined
- Mar 7, 2017
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- Ram Year
- 2014
- Engine
- Cummins 6.7
My 2014 Ram 2500 4wd 6.7L crew cab long bed has the dreaded driveline shudder @ 149,000 miles.
Upon inspection the rear drive shaft support bearing (or carrier bearing) is really sloppy & the rear u-joint is toast as well.
According to Napa, O'reilly, Carquest & more (searched online & in-store) there is NOT a replacement carrier bearing available for this truck.
A call to the my closest Ram dealer (over 100 miles away) also confirms that the carrier bearing is not serviceable, and that the entire drive shaft needs to be replaced to get a new carrier bearing.
So, a $100 DIY fix just became $1,000+ just for parts. Fortunately I have tools & skills required to install it myself.
My question is WHY would this be the case? It just seems idiotic.
Anyone have an alternative??
Thanks!
Upon inspection the rear drive shaft support bearing (or carrier bearing) is really sloppy & the rear u-joint is toast as well.
According to Napa, O'reilly, Carquest & more (searched online & in-store) there is NOT a replacement carrier bearing available for this truck.
A call to the my closest Ram dealer (over 100 miles away) also confirms that the carrier bearing is not serviceable, and that the entire drive shaft needs to be replaced to get a new carrier bearing.
So, a $100 DIY fix just became $1,000+ just for parts. Fortunately I have tools & skills required to install it myself.
My question is WHY would this be the case? It just seems idiotic.
Anyone have an alternative??
Thanks!