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That ring does not look too bad in the photo but it is slightly bent and the lug on one side is smooth to the ring, nothing like the snapped one we had before though. :confused: Although they havn't been serviced there was plenty of grease in them. Anyway, I am going to try another set and hope...

It isn't incorrect use but you have hit the nail with the service comment:doh The truck is so damn good that I expect it to look after itself!

I stopped as soon as I could, but the mechanic siad he probably wouldn't do any more damage driving it back to the garage. Then when I collected it he said about the diff:eek:

This is probably a stupid question but why would this break when 4 wheel drive is not engaged?

Thanks for the replies. The garage said the drive shaft may have caused damage to the diff because the hub had jammed, is this likely? Banshee- would like to take you up on that offer. This is the damaged brake ring

Hi, Would really appreciate any help/advice on this. I was driving approx 50mph, suddenly there's a loud whooshing/whirring noise. I stopped immediately and called out a local garage. Driving the car very slowly produced a clackety clack sound. Side of road diagnosis was collapsed o/s free...

Thanks for the welcome guys.:) Looks like I need to get handy with the tools, however after snapping a bolt just removing the side steps I'm not overly confident. The rusty sills are the most urgent problem. Local garage wants to 'slap a plate over them' but I don't want them rotting again and...

Hi, have been having a good rummage through the forum and have found lots of common problems that my car seems to be developing. :rolleyes: I seem to be gathering a list of 'things to do' . Being no use with a spanner myself I could really do with a good mechanic. So, recommendations greatly...