twodownzero wrote:
kw/00 wrote:
twodownzero wrote:
Towing with a vehicle equipped with a semi floating rear axle is something I'm no longer willing to do.
People do it all the time, no reason not to. I have never seen one broke off, I see more trailer owners not servicing their bearings causing a wheel to let go. OP as far as the new 3.0 diesel, I don’t think they are being built or at least sold right now. Should be a good tuck within its weight ratings.
I have had a c clip break on a virtually stock vehicle that wasn't towing anything. But for disc brakes, I would have been walking home.
My life is far too valuable for that nonsense. No thanks.
I’m curios, what vehicle? How many miles? Was the rear end worked on prior? Just never has happened ever to me, or anyone that I know, but if u had the experience then tell us about it. I have never seen one break, even towing heavy. I have worked on cars and trucks personally now for most my life including farm equipment and I’m going on 46. I’m sure there has been cases of issues like yours, just very rare. Anything can happen at any given time. All because I own a 3/4 ton HD truck with a full floater doesn’t immune me from having any drivetrain issues. But your comment doesn’t really help the OP. He’s just asking about the diesel version of the 1/2 truck that he’s interested in.
