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Comment by ritchey 1 day ago

Thanks for the help but I not going to get the jeep.

Comment by Tracy L Schlipf on November 19, 2009 at 1:30pm

Oh, and as for "slipping", that sounds more like a clutch issue in the transmission. There's really nothing to slip in the axle.

You said he told you that, on the road it "jerks". A "jerking" and a "slipping" seem to be different to me. Slipping wouldn't be as big a deal as something jerking.
I'd definitely investigate further before buying.

Comment by RECOVERY TEAM on November 19, 2009 at 1:17pm

Can't remember on the 76 but if it has a AMC 20 rear axle it might have spun a hub on the axle shaft (tapered axle) was a common problem with that axle.

Comment by Tracy L Schlipf on November 19, 2009 at 1:07pm

If it truly is something in the rear end causing it to jerk (I'm thinking gear teeth broken), then just pulling the shaft will not help. Those (possibly) broken teeth will keep catching at times and could prove disastrous.
I don't think it sounds drivable in any case right now.
I had something similar happen to my Wrangler. One of the Dana 30 (front) side gears broke two teeth. I wound up having to trailer it, or I may have really trashed the whole front.

Ask if you can pull the rear diff cover to inspect the gears. If not, then the following is how you can tell without pulling the cover. You'll need a floor jack.
First
Find out if it is an open rear or has some sort of "posi" in it. If it's open, jack the rear axle off the ground (both tires) and turn one. This will roll the spider gears around. Make several rotations in both directions. As long as the other tire turns in the opposite direction and you don't hear any strange noises and nothing "catches", and then turns both tires the same direction, then it may be fine.
If the axle has a "posi" (or, limited slip) system of some sort, you probably won't be able to do this as the posi unit will not let them turn independent. Although, you can try raising just ONE tire off the ground and turning it. This will serve the same purpose. (That's if the posi let's the un-grounded tire turn.)
For the ring and pinion gear check, posi or open,--With both the tires off the ground, and the trans in neutral (chock the front), turn the driveshaft several times in both directions and listen for noises or that "catching" again.
If it's smooth and noise free, then the problem is, most likely, elsewhere.

Hope this helps! Keep us informed.
Tracy

Comment by ritchey on November 18, 2009 at 7:38pm

Hey guy, I was looking at a 1976 cj5 with a 304 and 3 speed,He said the rear end was slipping on it or the something in the driveline he said when you get on the road it starters to jerk like something is slipping. So what do to fix this? I can I drive the jeep in four wheel drive and take the back drive shaft out? thanks ritchey

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Comment by Tony on November 10, 2009 at 8:00pm

sounds like a hell of a good time. but there is a few issues that i have to fix before i would want to take it off road. but it does sound like fun. i will ask the old lady and see what she says.

Comment by donnie richardson on November 10, 2009 at 11:57am

mt.perry ohio right off of 204. you see i stay in zanesville.,maybe you can come by one day and check out muddawg

Comment by Tony on November 10, 2009 at 11:53am

NO. I HAVEN'T REALLY BEEN OFF-ROAD TO MUCH WITH FOUR WHEEL DRIVES. THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT I BOUGHT A 4X4 THAT I REALL ENJOYED. HOPE TO GET INTO IT A LITTLE MORE. WHERE IS COWBOYS MUDRUN?

Comment by donnie richardson on November 9, 2009 at 11:43pm

ever been out to cowboys mudrun?

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