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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:15 PM
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I was washing my jeep and spraying underneath and I seen this. Looks like something is missing. I figured i'd ask all of you before going to the dealership.Click image for larger version

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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:27 PM
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What's missing ? I don't see it and it's bugging me !
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:32 PM
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Looks like a Little excessive Flexing on a Stock Suspension. I don't see as a big problem, that is...so long as your Track Bar ect. isn't bent. An Alignment could determine that.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:42 PM
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Looks like a bolt or something is missing in the pumpkin, theres a hole there, is that supposed to be like that? As far as excessive flexing? Ive never done anything too extreme with this truck, just some mud and moderate trails.

track bar def isnt bent.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by minnesoshan
Looks like a bolt or something is missing in the pumpkin, theres a hole there, is that supposed to be like that? As far as excessive flexing? Ive never done anything too extreme with this truck, just some mud and moderate trails.

track bar def isnt bent.
Are you referring to that notch in the bottom pumpkin? If so that is normal....
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by minnesoshan
Looks like a bolt or something is missing in the pumpkin, theres a hole there, is that supposed to be like that? As far as excessive flexing? Ive never done anything too extreme with this truck, just some mud and moderate trails.

track bar def isnt bent.

I don't see a missing bolt. Everything appears to be there, circle in Paint what you are referring to and post it so we can better help.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:49 PM
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There are two bolts for fluid on pumpkin. One to fill and one to drain. It appears the upper fill bolt is missing. If that's the case that is bad cause fluid can come out or dirt can get in there. Search this site on changing the differential fluid and there is pics in depth
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:51 PM
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Yes, well, if you look at it closley it looks like theres thread around the hole like somthing is supposed to be there. But thats normal eh?
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:52 PM
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I was referring to the Horizontal Contact mark on the Diff. Otherwise I don't see anything else out of order.
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Old Jun 9, 2012 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by hoghd06
There are two bolts for fluid on pumpkin. One to fill and one to drain. It appears the upper fill bolt is missing. If that's the case that is bad cause fluid can come out or dirt can get in there. Search this site on changing the differential fluid and there is pics in depth
I don't think it's missing. It is not your average bolt with a head. It's a type of bolt that accepts a 3/8 drive. To unscrew it, all you need is a 3/8 ratchet and it doesn't require any socket...
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