RT Wont move..clutch, viscous coupler, transfercase? Im not sure!

RoyManRoyMan Wagonist
in Engine & Drivetrain
Hey guys..while driving up an off road trail recently the RT took a poop on me. Basically the revs would just shoot way up but the car wouldnt move. I parked it on the trail and let it sit for ~6 hours while hiking. On the way back down it seemed to be fine again as long as I didnt get on it hard (then the revs would shoot up and it wouldnt accelerate). By the time I got about ~10 miles back to the main road it went out again. It seems to get into gear fine, but then I get on the gas it just revs up and doesnt move.

I had it towed to a friends house nearby and I have since been out of town so I havent had any time to take a look at it. Curious about everyones thoughts? My friend that I towed it to thought it was the viscous coupler..

Comments

  • HaydzHaydz Moderator
    If it was the VC, the car would still move.
  • GriftyGrifty Wagonist
    my guess is a front shaft has popped out of the gearbox.
  • bam-bambam-bam Council Member
    Clutch. Check that first.

    Loosen up the clutch cable and see if it helps
  • truckslammertruckslammer Moderator
    bam-bam wrote: »
    Clutch. Check that first.

    Loosen up the clutch cable and see if it helps

    Yep, ^^^^ this is my vote
  • RoyManRoyMan Wagonist
    pretty sure we tried adjusting the clutch cable right before we towed it and it didnt help but ill have to double check..I have a bad feeling this is going to take a while since my friend (its sitting at his house) is super busy and horrible at returning calls ugh..

    any more info on the front shaft/gearbox thing? Im not very well versed in drivetrain stuff..
  • RoyManRoyMan Wagonist
    lol..so it turned out to be the pass side axle came outta the tranny. Axle was also pretty much shot. #liftedwagonproblems
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