Dodge RAM 1500 gets the Shaft | 3PC Driveshaft

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  • @markmurphy3578
    @markmurphy3578 Год назад +218

    I don’t think that there will ever be another garage assistant that is so polite.
    Good job 👏

    • @kampar82
      @kampar82 Год назад +9

      After 25 years I'd say it's extremely important to remain polite. Nice to see some real teamwork. I tend to not ask for help and get somewhat frustrated at times.

    • @ganzonomy
      @ganzonomy Год назад +13

      I miss pee-tah.

    • @jaykellett2327
      @jaykellett2327 Год назад +8

      Ray, Tell the wife unit she can skip the gym after work, as she already got her work-out pressing, curling, and squatting with that heavy drive shaft at work today.

    • @waynespyker5731
      @waynespyker5731 Год назад +6

      Ratchet straps?

    • @chickenrice34
      @chickenrice34 Год назад +3

      geta life

  • @jameswambold1599
    @jameswambold1599 Год назад +111

    My son and I were changing oil yesterday on two of our cars and he says I am watching too much of you. This was because I whipped the empty brake clean can across the floor and yelled another. However, it worked he quickly fetched me another can. Love your videos Ray. I use to be an aircraft mechanic but I have learned so much watching your videos.

    • @GUYR1975
      @GUYR1975 Год назад +3

      🤣🤣🤣👌👌

    • @GuysPlayingWithTools
      @GuysPlayingWithTools Год назад +7

      You have developed a system... go with it 🤣

    • @jacobreese4452
      @jacobreese4452 Год назад +2

      I do the same thing too :) I was changing out a part on the wife's car dropped a flashlight and said flashlight gravity. Thanks Ray lol

    • @JeffTiberend
      @JeffTiberend Год назад +1

      I catch myself saying "stay puts" at my warehouse job at times. All because of Ray. Thanks, Ray. Keep up the good job! Love your videos!

  • @hellomyfriends9740
    @hellomyfriends9740 Год назад +130

    Not a mechanic. But man do I feel like I am in training every video. Sometimes you get stuck in a situation. Yet No swearing no complaining. Just patience and recollection of thoughts. Thanks for all younguys do.

    • @NeoMK
      @NeoMK Год назад +13

      The no swearing and no complaining only comes after years of experience. You just learn to take your time and do it right the first time and not cut corners. Trying to cut corners is what gets your frustration level up and wastes time.

    • @Happyfacehotwheels
      @Happyfacehotwheels Год назад +9

      Swearing and complaining makes the job a lot harder than it actually is. Also you're more likely to break stuff.

    • @NeoMK
      @NeoMK Год назад +3

      @@Happyfacehotwheels Like marriages...

    • @squiggyg.8415
      @squiggyg.8415 Год назад +6

      Except sometimes he gets to use hammer persuasion like cave men did😎

    • @christopherdherman1518
      @christopherdherman1518 Год назад +1

      An over engineered driveshaft.

  • @george8873
    @george8873 Год назад +26

    Hi Don! That done... really admire Lauren's willingness to jump in and help you out Ray when you need it. Not all significant others will do that.

  • @jgill1175
    @jgill1175 Год назад +3

    Ray my 17 Ram is doing the same thing. Absolutely drives me crazy🤣. Currently awaiting a complete new drive shaft for it, as Corp is advising the dealers to replace them🤔. 6 months and it’ll be right back to doing it. Thanks for the video on this.

  • @fred414141
    @fred414141 Год назад +1

    clamp FUBAR'd so good, we do it twice!!!!😀
    love the vid, good job, Ray. this was enjoyable with my morning coffee. thanks

  • @tomcrotty1498
    @tomcrotty1498 Год назад +36

    Worked on my own vehicles for over 55 years and worked as a mechanic all through college. Never ceases to amaze me the BS stuff manufactures come up with on their vehicles. Something new all the time. Good video Ray. Thanks for your time and efforts to produce them.

    • @graken22
      @graken22 Год назад +1

      I feel ya, 30 exp. wtf is purpose of a slip yoke on a straight drive shaft; aftermarket maybe but on a stock truck???

    • @christophervanzetta
      @christophervanzetta Год назад +1

      @@graken22 that wasn’t a stock part

    • @spaceflight1019
      @spaceflight1019 Год назад +3

      @@graken22 As the axle moves straight up and down, the length of the driveshaft needs to change. If the axle's movement traced an arc then the distance between the carrier bearing and the axle would remain constant.

    • @jeffmcgrath2202
      @jeffmcgrath2202 Год назад

      If I didn’t know better they set that slip yoke up for lift kits .

  • @Pb_Slinger
    @Pb_Slinger Год назад +1

    Funny to watch you snip thru two clamps. It makes me feel better about myself.

  • @dopiaza2006
    @dopiaza2006 Год назад +4

    There's a proper tool for those clamps, it doesn't bite into the metal like the pliers you have and it also stops the clamped piece from bending outwards. Does a really nice job.

  • @bigsteve8408
    @bigsteve8408 Год назад +1

    I spent a good number of years as a tech. At 73 I no longer wrench, but I enjoy updating my automotive knowledge on the newer cars you feature.

  • @MrMattDat
    @MrMattDat Год назад +19

    Nicely done Ray! Great to see you and WU teaming up and continuing to build your empire!!!!

  • @jimwhalen6769
    @jimwhalen6769 Год назад +2

    LOL As soon as you said you had more clamps, I knew you were going to break it!

  • @joe2mercs
    @joe2mercs Год назад +49

    Ray, those clamps work better if you give a bend to them at a tighter radius than the shaft you are hoping to seal to. Then when fitting they will naturally want to ‘catch’ the recesses in the strap beneath and hold itself in place. The final crimp should only take up about 3mm (1/8”).

    • @whollenbeck8
      @whollenbeck8 Год назад +8

      Did he over-crimp? Seems like it to me.

    • @forgetfulme1719
      @forgetfulme1719 Год назад +4

      now that is real mechanic speaking.

    • @erikstreda5980
      @erikstreda5980 Год назад +4

      @@whollenbeck8 Actually there are special pliers available for this type of clamps. Works with the one he uses, but with the risk that they snap as demonstrated. Works a lot better with the proper tool.

    • @JohnSmith-qi9qs
      @JohnSmith-qi9qs Год назад +3

      How about dulling the blades of a cheap pair of cutters

    • @dotar9586
      @dotar9586 Год назад +2

      @@JohnSmith-qi9qs That's what I did. (So by default that is the correct thing to do.)

  • @RayLovesCars
    @RayLovesCars Год назад +1

    I frequently use that PTFE lubricant to check door seals because it’s bright and leaves clear witness marks

  • @mikebiron7339
    @mikebiron7339 Год назад +5

    This was common at a transmission shop I worked at. Newer cars, low miles, no trans issues, had a clunk when moving from D to R and back. Pull drive shaft and lubricate splines going into tailshaft. Clunk gone! Lasts about 40k to 60k miles. I still do this on my 99 XJ when it starts to make that noise. In 24 years I've only done it 3 times.

  • @nansiblair1529
    @nansiblair1529 Год назад +2

    Watch your videos every day with my hubby. We are both car anything fans (especially Mopar) and like doing things together even in the garage. We have both been learning much, me more so and I want to thank you for your patience, no complaining and no swearing. It is great to see. Keep up the good work. All the best from a couple Canadian fans.

  • @alangarner4095
    @alangarner4095 Год назад +17

    Hi Ray the cutters you used that cut the clamps are too sharp, you can get a set of them that are rounded and not sharp . They would not have cut the clamps and would have made the job just that bit easier . Best wishes my friend. 👍🏻😊👍🏻

    • @beezul
      @beezul Год назад +10

      Yup, there are crimping pliers just for those style clamps. But, Ray could also have NOT gone 200 LB. gorilla on the clamps he had and they would have held just fine. Remember they aren't holding back any pressure like in a cooling system, only need to hold the bellows sleeve on.

  • @stevo4649
    @stevo4649 Год назад +1

    thank you Ray,and the weather your way looks wonderful,,👌👌

  • @billamick2338
    @billamick2338 Год назад +14

    Glad to see that the wife unit helped on this one as that shaft is not exactly lightweight nor easy to manipulate. Oh and yes the grease sure helped with the shinny.

  • @RenegadesGarage
    @RenegadesGarage Год назад +1

    Rainman Ray's Repairs.. My 2020 Ram 4x4 is making a clunk sound when coming to a stop. It sounds like it's coming from the front. The dealer (warranty) checked it out and said it is the electric air dam at the front bumper making the noise and is normal.

  • @BeardDaddyGrimm
    @BeardDaddyGrimm Год назад +28

    been watching your vids for 3ish years now Ray, just wanted to say thank you for all the edutainment you given me over the years

  • @catfishsnagger3284
    @catfishsnagger3284 Год назад

    Awesome to see that Ray reads viewer comments and makes improvements from advice of his viewers. Can't say enough about that. Being humble enough to see a potential issue and changing to do better.... this is why I watch.

  • @XENONEOMORPH1979
    @XENONEOMORPH1979 Год назад +3

    as a brummie from birmingham england some of us older generation say noggin for your head ,seems as a floridian has picked up on it great vid.

    • @JBinFL
      @JBinFL Год назад +1

      As an old native Floridian I've heard noggin all my six decades. Words are funny. Cheers to you living in the five hours ahead of us future

    • @XENONEOMORPH1979
      @XENONEOMORPH1979 Год назад

      @@JBinFL your welcome mukka same goes to Florida where the sun always shines.

  • @GeneralTsosChix
    @GeneralTsosChix Год назад +2

    I know you were describing a clunk. I can't help to wonder if this is a related issue that a lot of these Rams have. I have a 2016 Ram Rebel that when coming to a harsh stop like described here, would give you a feeling like being kicked in the back end, come to an easy stop and it's pretty non-existent. I don't get a clunk, but your description of the suspension being loaded up seems to make sense that it's the same thing, where the shaft is just not compressing back as smoothly as it should. I always took it to be that it was a shift learning issue since I really only started to notice it after an update was applied. Maybe this was just a coincidence. Thanks for creating and sharing this video Ray, this has given me some hope that my truck doesn't suffer from some enigma that the techs at the dealership can never find, or figure out.

  • @426hemicuda1090
    @426hemicuda1090 Год назад +6

    That RAM has an awesome paint job!!

    • @stevenbaker9327
      @stevenbaker9327 Год назад +1

      Got an SRT-8 Durango the same color sitting in the driveway. Wife units...I drive old crap!

  • @davidhomen4528
    @davidhomen4528 Год назад +2

    Nice to see you using your new bench!

    • @johnt.848
      @johnt.848 Год назад

      I'm wondering how long it will stay clean and not cluttered with tools.

  • @andyellis307
    @andyellis307 Год назад +7

    Great to see wife unit helping she is a strong little thing those shafts are heavy. Great job Ray

  • @jeffreybrookes9731
    @jeffreybrookes9731 Год назад

    I've been working on cars for over 50 years and know a lot of professional mechanics and one thing I know for sure one of their favorite things to do is bust other mechanics balls have a good day Ray

  • @Modore64
    @Modore64 Год назад +5

    The Wife Unit so helpful and polite.

    • @opendstudio7141
      @opendstudio7141 Год назад

      Not when it comes to parking privileges. The wife will win; according to the signs on the wall.

  • @Flakmagnet1701
    @Flakmagnet1701 Год назад +13

    Thats a nice looking propshaft support you got there. I need to get one for my workshop ......
    Great to see wife unit getting more involved in the business, not just tapping keys in the office and supplying coffee. Mind you...I need to work on my Ray style Zen patience and relaxation before I let my wife unit into the garage. Otherwise things would be a lot less tranquil!

  • @williamdawson3353
    @williamdawson3353 Год назад

    Second clamp second squeez I whispered "You're gonna do it again Ray" and SATISFACTION!!! Yeah!!

  • @chatrkat
    @chatrkat Год назад +3

    Interesting repair and God bless WU for stepping in to assist. I love the color of that Ram especially with the black rims! Looks like a real nice truck sounds decent too. …that is coming from a Ford guy but don’t tell my truck I said so.

  • @stevenbaker9327
    @stevenbaker9327 Год назад

    My wifes been my shop asisstant for 40 yrs..she knows her stuff! She turned wrenches on her own cars since she was a teenager!

  • @geraldharkness8830
    @geraldharkness8830 Год назад +6

    you are so lucky to have a willing to help wife unit!

  • @fubarnow8907
    @fubarnow8907 Год назад

    When you clamped down the second clamp it made me LOL.

  • @jeremyhess7977
    @jeremyhess7977 Год назад +7

    19:42 It's totally normal to end up a little out of breath after handling one's shaft for a while. 😂LoL
    Yet another job well done, Ray! 😎👍

  • @mtebaldi1
    @mtebaldi1 Год назад +1

    It's nice to see your Wife Unit and better half helping you Ray. Amazing Team you guys are.

  • @davidrasch3082
    @davidrasch3082 Год назад +5

    I enjoy the rides because they show sunshine, warm weather and so on. Here in Minnesota with SNOW about a foot deep and deeper in many places its refreshing.

    • @stevenbaker9327
      @stevenbaker9327 Год назад +1

      .....ya,but its melting! My sled is sitting on bare grass now.

  • @daveymac4529
    @daveymac4529 Год назад

    Love her confidence with “I got it, I got it”

  • @Wakeupandsniffthecoffee
    @Wakeupandsniffthecoffee Год назад +8

    Beautiful paint job and the underneath is incredibly clean.

  • @mtown671
    @mtown671 Год назад +2

    Good day to you Ray!

  • @mrheart4242
    @mrheart4242 Год назад +5

    Hate to say it. But if the shaft is Ballenced without the transmission and rear end. It is not going to change if not indexed. Great job Ray and Loren. Family team work!

    • @BurkaLifter
      @BurkaLifter Год назад

      it might change, it might not, no way to tell what was best choice, just like when it was first installed.

    • @mrheart4242
      @mrheart4242 Год назад +4

      @@BurkaLifter you can not ballence the rear end and transmission with the shaft. It has a ballencer on the transmission end to Ballence the output shaft. The shaft is Ballenger separately. If it was not then replacing the shaft ujoints and or any other pice would require a new trans or rear end set up for the shaft. What happens when you replace the shaft. Your marks are not there. You can not align it with anything. I have the shafts in my truck and a spare front and rear for off road. The shaft is ballenced separate. Swapping a shaft on a trail is faster than replacing a ujoint. I also have axel to swap out if a joint or axel breaks. It makes absolutely no difference on alignment as long as it is in correctly and tight.

    • @BurkaLifter
      @BurkaLifter Год назад +1

      @@mrheart4242 I am not disagreeing with you. I am saying when installed originally at factory a "random" index was chosen. It might by luck have been the best possible spot, it might not. So you can strive to duplicate that same spot in this scenario of not changing other parts just lube, assuming there were no issues. Or you can have a new "random spot" that may improve ,or equally possible, may degrade the previous not complained about "clocking/index" spot. But if there was no symptom, why not take the 10 seconds and minimize the chance of going backwards with new index? Of course if changing yokes or other parts, it's just a waste of time as no baseline of performance exists. A bit like when I buy hat rotors, I will take the time to "try" all 6 locations with a dial indicator, and install on the best of the options. It's been many years so maybe brand new rotors are truer now. But my 99 4 runner replacements I bought for 3 separate vehicles had noticeable runout, so matching as best as possible to mating surface runout made me feel better. Of course mating surface was all cleaned up, and hub runout was not excessive or loose. Cheers

    • @evilgtidriver
      @evilgtidriver Год назад +2

      After a shaft is in the vehicle for any extended amount of miles, you wanna put it back the way it came off. It wears the flanges and can cause a vibration when put back in a different position.

  • @crazy4dariver
    @crazy4dariver Год назад

    FINALLY you dropped a bolt! I spend hours trying to find the one that fell and it's usually dead center under my truck.

  • @clbcl5
    @clbcl5 Год назад +5

    29 minutes after posting a 29 minute video there were 3.3K views, who are we people?

  • @artillerest43rdva7
    @artillerest43rdva7 Год назад

    extra helping hands from the wife unit! perfect timing . it makes things so much better!

  • @larrybethune3909
    @larrybethune3909 Год назад +3

    What a wonderful, helpful, engaged and lovely wife. You drew deeply and harvested well Rainman.

  • @christopherpaul8705
    @christopherpaul8705 Год назад +1

    You made my day; took me back to my apprenticeship days, about 1972, just amazing to see...

  • @lewistempleman9752
    @lewistempleman9752 Год назад +3

    Amazing the way he fix car!

  • @mtebaldi1
    @mtebaldi1 Год назад +1

    That's a huge carrier bearing. Lands and Grooves Ray.

  • @bobimbordino3024
    @bobimbordino3024 Год назад +3

    I always enjoy your videos & I learn something new every day. That’s so sweet of your wife to help you too

  • @jabbaboncall
    @jabbaboncall Год назад +1

    Many moons ago I was a trainee mechanic and was told by the boss of garage to grease the prop shaft on a particular vehicle which I did much to the amusement of everybody else I literally greased the whole thing not knowing about grease nipples . Took ages to clean it off 😂

  • @JohnWilliams-wr3pc
    @JohnWilliams-wr3pc Год назад +6

    Nice job Ray, Dodge could have installed a few grease fittings so it could get lube with each oil change?

    • @glennbeadshaw727
      @glennbeadshaw727 Год назад

      You need to grease each and every individual spline

  • @Jeff-m5x3j
    @Jeff-m5x3j Год назад +1

    Wife Unit: the best looking and best dressed mechanic’s assistant. 😊

  • @temosgarage
    @temosgarage Год назад +3

    The Motorcraft lube is great stuff. I use it on my Tacoma's driveshaft. Usually lasts about 3-4 years before I can feel a thud coming from the rear diff... which is actually the slip yoke drive shaft

  • @Tom_Losh
    @Tom_Losh Год назад +1

    Just a side note, Ray: You need to mark off a reserved parking spot for the Wife Unit so she has a known place to park so she does not block access . . .

    • @stevenbaker9327
      @stevenbaker9327 Год назад

      No schmidt!....how clueless,and how many times do you have to be told something?

  • @AntonioClaudioMichael
    @AntonioClaudioMichael Год назад +3

    When the front binds and the rear is slowing down fast on a aggressive stop its normaly the u joint on the rear of the drive shaft attached to the yoke on the axle just my experience i repair alot of u joints in az with all the people thst offraod here @Rainman Ray's Repairs

  • @ena6631
    @ena6631 Год назад +1

    Well Ray, lucky you. Gorgeous apprentice or master. So polite and she knows the business of cars. My wife has done the same and still does from 17 years old to 68 years old together. Remember 'behind every great man is an even greater woman'. Awesome as ever! Bravo to you both, what a family team. Don't employ anyone until I let you know the few ups and many downs. Brilliant as always.

  • @jamesbuehler9197
    @jamesbuehler9197 Год назад +5

    Always need a well lubricated shaft😁

  • @zetaguardian
    @zetaguardian Год назад +1

    It's nice to see a husband wife combo work together to get there job done 👍

  • @michaelsecord8862
    @michaelsecord8862 Год назад +5

    This is one of my most frustrating issues. It was an issue on the older Rangers (late-90s gen) with the 2-piece driveshaft. It appears to sometimes be an issue with the new ones as well. I'm fairly sure that's why he gave you the motorcraft grease for it too, as that's supposed to be the best to manage it long-term.

  • @u.e.u.e.
    @u.e.u.e. Год назад +1

    What a nice truck! 😃
    - bordeaux metallic
    - black interior with grey stitching
    - clean
    - well maintained 👍

  • @Vondoodle
    @Vondoodle Год назад +7

    Good call - I always wipe the shaft down before adding lubricant !!

  • @Georger392
    @Georger392 Год назад +1

    Great video. Watching you at work is my way of chilling out after my days work driving buses in London, so I say thank you to you

  • @briandonald
    @briandonald Год назад

    I drive a Ram 1500 so I try to make sure I watch all of these vids.

  • @martin1203
    @martin1203 Год назад +12

    Oòooh, squeaky clean dodge underneath. Plus, a clean bench in Ray's workshop!!!!! Unheard of. Obviously wife unit has been cleaning up😄.
    Good job Ray as always. Must say l like the pick up.
    You both have a great day 🇬🇷

    • @NeoMK
      @NeoMK Год назад +5

      That workbench is only clean because he just got it. lol Give it time...

  • @markayers8663
    @markayers8663 Год назад +1

    Think you for your videos Ray I have learned a lot keep them coming

  • @kevincurry4735
    @kevincurry4735 Год назад +3

    Hello Ray. Lots of shaft work lately. Blue shaft lube so you know it’s good. 😊

  • @joebrumfield2952
    @joebrumfield2952 Год назад +2

    New long steel table is doing a good job! ❤

  • @GuysPlayingWithTools
    @GuysPlayingWithTools Год назад +7

    I think my next tool set needs to be impact swivel sockets. I can see where they would come in handy

  • @chrislizotte6603
    @chrislizotte6603 Год назад +1

    I watch a TON of automotive channels and I have to say, yours is cool because you’re so damn good at diagnostics and textbook repair and recording all of the details. The details in the videos keep me coming back. I just wish you wouldn’t rush everything 😂 I do the same thing tho so I understand

  • @titanicsauce2152
    @titanicsauce2152 Год назад +7

    Love ya Ray, informative and entertaining as usual, keep up the great work!

  • @mikeembrey9176
    @mikeembrey9176 Год назад

    The owner has done a great job taking care of his truck looks great and repair when something is not right don't wait till it falls apart 👍🏻🇺🇸

  • @Onewheelordeal
    @Onewheelordeal Год назад +14

    Hey at least this guy decided to actually seek attention when his condition persisted more than 4-6 hours

  • @martinwilliams1784
    @martinwilliams1784 Год назад

    I had fun pointing out all the blue stuff on the dust cover, you got it all. Thanks v entertaining.

  • @MyPetGoldFish101
    @MyPetGoldFish101 Год назад +6

    todays video is brought to you by the words Shaft Lube and wipe love the vids Ray never change lol

    • @c-v-n3322
      @c-v-n3322 Год назад +1

      seems he's all that practicing pays off even had wife unit help too. lol

  • @darylmorgan9887
    @darylmorgan9887 Год назад

    Many hands make light work. Ray is lucky to have you there at times when a hand is needed Lauren { Wife Unit ] .

  • @orwellboy1958
    @orwellboy1958 Год назад +3

    Yay, it's the Lauren and Ray show. Ray works his magic with the help of his beautiful assistant Lauren.

  • @bob_thebuilder
    @bob_thebuilder Год назад +1

    Looks like your expectations exceeded the clamps specifications !

  • @Note_Creator
    @Note_Creator Год назад +4

    11:26 wife unit can you hold the shaft so I can shove it in. 🤣

  • @anthonygalipo9875
    @anthonygalipo9875 Год назад +3

    Awesome stuff ray happy for you and your wife unit are doing gd

  • @StrongDreamsWaitHere
    @StrongDreamsWaitHere Год назад

    Nice to see the President of the company on the shop floor with the workers.

  • @alanragsdale9220
    @alanragsdale9220 Год назад +3

    You should have gotten more Wife Unit on video. Since she was helping.

  • @kylecanavan7967
    @kylecanavan7967 Год назад +1

    I used to balance these shafts, they are indeed very heavy. We had lift assists for these shafts and I always used it because jesus they were hefty. ESPECIALLY with that bracket at the head that goes into the transmission.

  • @stevierea70
    @stevierea70 Год назад +4

    Hey Ray. Great work as usual. Very educational and entertaining.
    Could you, at some point, give us an update on the garage extension and how the work is progressing? Love and best wishes to you, the wife unit and your children. From Belfast, Northern Ireland,

  • @crazy4dariver
    @crazy4dariver Год назад

    When I was younger I used to drag race. I lost a drive shaft, front joint at 137mph. The car pole vaulted, rolled end over end and sideways 8 times total. I made a drive shaft catcher for $50 before NHRA required one for door slammers My 67 Chevelle was nearly disintegrated but I walked away and started selling them at $150. I made them in High School Metal shop. Put me through college

  • @kevincorkery6292
    @kevincorkery6292 Год назад

    Man, your wife unit is great helping like that.

  • @patrick103b
    @patrick103b Год назад +4

    No need to to mark the driveshaft when removing from the vehicle it wasn’t balanced on the car it was balanced on its own

  • @markpowell5654
    @markpowell5654 Год назад +2

    Love the team work

  • @clbcl5
    @clbcl5 Год назад +4

    1 st Doodly Doodly Do, gravity.

  • @brandonstclair6530
    @brandonstclair6530 Год назад +1

    On my tundra when you let off the throttle and got back on the throttle you could hear a pretty bad clunk from under the truck. It was worn universal joints in my case.

  • @SWATT101
    @SWATT101 Год назад +5

    So that's what a non rusty Ram looks like

    • @gaiustacitus4242
      @gaiustacitus4242 Год назад

      I purchased my 2013 RAM in September 2012 and it is still rust free. Of course, I don't live in the rust belt, nor do I drive it when anti-icing chemicals have been sprayed on the roads during winter.

  • @Dyt34
    @Dyt34 Год назад

    Good morning to you rain 🌧️ man and missus great videos.

  • @SomeRandomHuman717
    @SomeRandomHuman717 Год назад +3

    Seems like a huge range of extension is built into that spline design---I would imagine that characteristic lets Ram use one driveshaft part number for all of the different wheelbases on their trucks, probably saves them inventory money in the long run.

    • @hotpuppy1
      @hotpuppy1 Год назад +1

      The long range of travel provides strength.

    • @kylecanavan7967
      @kylecanavan7967 Год назад +1

      Not sure about their side of things, but I used to work at the factory that made these shafts and there were 3-5 different machines that each ran 3-8 different part numbers for about 2-3 different trucks.

    • @BurkaLifter
      @BurkaLifter Год назад

      @@hotpuppy1 There is an amount of overlap that provides no extra strength beyond that, and arguably is weaker at that point

    • @johnt.848
      @johnt.848 Год назад

      Designed for extended travel when off road. The last thing you want is the splines falling out when wheel travel is increased.

  • @joebrock9784
    @joebrock9784 Год назад

    We also use the hose on CB join. Active asked when the tire rod ends get replaced or when a customer wants the CV joint replaced without replacing the whole axle shaft. Some people are wanting it down on a budget that a lot or I come from because we’re a regular farming area and people are always breaking the trucks

  • @GeorgeSemel
    @GeorgeSemel Год назад +1

    The Wife Unit was real handy to have on this one Ray. You are a very fortunate man

  • @dhandler1
    @dhandler1 Год назад

    I think your wife is a good sport. She gives you support in the sweetest fashion.

  • @johnt.848
    @johnt.848 Год назад +1

    You don't need to index the tailshaft with the diff, only the joints in two or three piece tailshafts

  • @paulabes4220
    @paulabes4220 Год назад +1

    Man when Ray and the Wife unit were wrestling that driveshafts in I had a quick flash of those guys in the Amazon wrestling Anacondas and I can't stop laughing.

  • @b61mack56
    @b61mack56 Год назад

    Wife unit / husband's assistant. Ray you have the best of both worlds. A wife and helper. I wish I could get my wife off the couch long enough to hold my driveshaft.

  • @gemeinschaftsgeful
    @gemeinschaftsgeful Год назад

    Watching these videos always makes me glad I've only owned Toyotas and Hondas.