Does anyone have a miller tool for the 5th gear nut

[BPINE]

I am looking for someone in California (Bay Area) if possible that has the miller spaner tool for the 5th gear nut (4wd). I had one lined up but it is lost so I need one quick.

 

[BPINE]

Quit looking guys, Thanks to the GOOD people at South County Chrysler in Gilroy Ca I was able to borrow theirs.

 

[Bob V]

BPINE, what did you find when you got in there? Was the nut still tight? What nut did you replace it with? I picked up the D. C. replacment nut and some Amsoil to refill. I want to check out the condition of the nut befor May Maddnes.
Bob V

[This message has been edited by Bob V (edited 03-16-2001). ]

 

[BPINE]

Hey Bob The nut was so tight it took me and little old HVAC everything we had to get it off. Yes I put on the replacement nut and washer from Dodge. The 5th gear slid right off the shaft and I think that's not good, we will see.

 

[drawson]

How many miles on yours? My nut was tight and the gear had to be tapped off using a brass hammer. 98K on mine.

 

[BPINE]

60k I bet it has been like that since it was new, there is no way it has been wearing it was way to tight for that.

 

[Bob V]

Now I wonder if I should mess with mine. I have 86,000 mi and have not towed more than 10% of that. I have 4. 10 gears so I don't spend a lot time in 5th under 2,000 RPM . I was going to change it out as preventive maintenance,but now have second thoughts. What do you all think

 

[BPINE]

Hey Bob I think it is a catch 22 you will kick yourself if it falls off but mine was so tight I don't think it could have fallen off. I think I am more worried since I have messed with it. All though it should be better with the washer and split nut. I don't tow in 5th gear much either below 2000 rpm.