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rear wheels (rear end) - harder to turn in reverse? #2494996 05/12/18 04:14 AM 05/12/18 04:14 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,377 Rancho Cordova, CA Exit1965 OP master
Exit1965 OP master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,377 Rancho Cordova, CA	I had the back of my Dart up in the air with the driveshaft out. It has a 742 case with suregrip. I noticed the wheels turn easily going forward, but when turning them backwards/reverse, it's quite a bit harder to turn. Is that normal?

Re: rear wheels (rear end) - harder to turn in reverse? [Re: Exit1965] #2494998 05/12/18 04:34 AM 05/12/18 04:34 AM
Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,853 Pattison Texas CSK master
CSK master Joined: Aug 2011 Posts: 2,853 Pattison Texas	Probably the brakes dragging. 1968 Charger COLD A/C Hilborn EFI 512ci 9.7 compression, Stealth heads, 4.10 gear A518 ODtrans 4100lb,10.93 full street car trim 2020 T/A 392 Stock 11.79 @ 114.5

Re: rear wheels (rear end) - harder to turn in reverse? [Re: Exit1965] #2495003 05/12/18 07:39 AM 05/12/18 07:39 AM
Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 5,777 ohio R ruderunner master
ruderunner master R Joined: Dec 2014 Posts: 5,777 ohio	Due to the cut of the ring and pinion yes it will be harder to turn in reverse than forward Angry white pureblood male

Re: rear wheels (rear end) - harder to turn in reverse? [Re: Exit1965] #2495010 05/12/18 09:12 AM 05/12/18 09:12 AM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,069 Michigan A A727Tflite master
A727Tflite master A Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,069 Michigan	If it's an automatic trans that's normal - you are turning partsbthat you normally wouldn't turn going in the normal direction. Next time you have an auto on the bench try turning the output shaft both directions and see what you feel.

Re: rear wheels (rear end) - harder to turn in reverse? [Re: Exit1965] #2495100 05/12/18 02:13 PM 05/12/18 02:13 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,126 Bend,OR USA C Cab_Burge I Win
Cab_Burge I Win C Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 43,126 Bend,OR USA	Me thinks you may have a problem, I don't remember any of my cars having the same problems your having now with the drive shaft gone Mr.Cab Racing and winning with Mopars since 1964. (Old F--t, Huh)

Re: rear wheels (rear end) - harder to turn in reverse? [Re: Exit1965] #2495173 05/12/18 04:53 PM 05/12/18 04:53 PM
Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,069 Michigan A A727Tflite master
A727Tflite master A Joined: Mar 2011 Posts: 3,069 Michigan	Opps, missed the part about the driveshaft out and being hard to turn.

Re: rear wheels (rear end) - harder to turn in reverse? [Re: CSK] #2495231 05/12/18 08:15 PM 05/12/18 08:15 PM
Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska R RapidRobert Circle Track
RapidRobert Circle Track R Joined: Nov 2003 Posts: 36,040 Lincoln Nebraska	Originally Posted By csk Probably the brakes dragging. Pray that it is that! live every 24 hour block of time like it's your last day on earth

Re: rear wheels (rear end) - harder to turn in reverse? [Re: Exit1965] #2495294 05/12/18 10:02 PM 05/12/18 10:02 PM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,377 Rancho Cordova, CA Exit1965 OP master
Exit1965 OP master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,377 Rancho Cordova, CA	I think the pinion nut has loosened (again).

Re: rear wheels (rear end) - harder to turn in reverse? [Re: Exit1965] #2498482 05/21/18 01:19 AM 05/21/18 01:19 AM
Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,377 Rancho Cordova, CA Exit1965 OP master
Exit1965 OP master Joined: Jul 2003 Posts: 3,377 Rancho Cordova, CA	Yep, the pinon nut had loosened. I put a new nut (a "stover" nut) back on tight and now the wheels spin freely forward and backwards.

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