I haven't taken anything apart yet I'm just beginning to research what might have happened. But in a nutshell, something is broke in my back axle and I just need some insight on what it might be. But it drives in 4wd with no noise except a pop every now and then. So I'm stumped. But here is the story.
I was in 2wd. I was taking off from a stop sign and gasing it decently to take off and when i let out the clutch i lost traction (it was wet) then when I let off the gas a bit to gain traction my tires bit and I heard a pop. I put the clutch in out of instinct then tried moving again and all i heard was grinding noises but it would every now and then move a slight bit.
I had a friend look underneath and my driveshaft was there, turning, but sometimes turning when my back wheels weren't (only grinding coming from the axle/differential.) I should have called a tow but I was stupid and determined to at least get it home. I threw it in 4wd and it took off like there was never a problem. Only now and then a minor pop from the back end. Made it home and parked it.
I would probably just say my gears were sheared but I can't explain why there is hardly any signs of a problem in 4wd but in 2wd the thing won't move. I figure it isn't an axle shaft though or my wheel would have probably flown off on the road from what I'm to understand. I have a dana 35c and the rest of the specs are in my sig. Oh and the noise is definitely coming from my back axle I had someone listen for me.
Any help/insight here would be appreciated. Thanks.
