CUCV's and forklifts

[roveroverme]

I got this scrape on the side of the 1028 truck bed. That's why I had to have a peak under there to see how they actually lift CUCV's with a forklift without damaging the tank or driveshaft.

So how do they do it? I have no clue. Can someone clue me in?

 

[Warthog]

It all depends on where the forks end up. A half an inch can make all the difference. They really don't care.

Look for any scrape/rub marks on the driveshaft and the transfercase. If you see marks on the driveshaft rub your fingers over the mark and you should be able to "feel" the damage.

I have seen driveshafts really mangled and some just slightly damaged. Also the transfercase can be cracked.

 

[roveroverme]

I wasn't able to see any damage or indentation or even anything bent. the TC isn't leaking, so I think It must be ok (ohh and it's filled with fluid)

Here is a photo of the side of the truck with the scrape

 

[Warthog]

The fender flairs my have saved it. It put the forks in a better location.

 

[roveroverme]

I'll go outside and have better look .

 

[roveroverme]

actually I found it... there is a bend in the driveshaft.
Wondering how bad it is... But I probably need a new one.

 

[Warthog]

The forklift operators don't care what they lift from. If they get it right they lift on the frame rails. Most of the time it is whatever the forks land on. It also depends on how they have the forks set. The larger lifts have adjustable fork spread. All depends on how big of a hurry they are in.

I have seen many trucks lifted with a forklift. Some looked good. Most where painfull.

You may be able to have the shaft rebalanced.

 

[roveroverme]

Thank you for the info Warthog
Somehow I think it doesn't look too good.

 

[Warthog]

Looks like about a $400 booboo. No rebalance on that one. Not as bad as some I have seen, but it is still bad.

 

[roveroverme]

Looks like about a $400 booboo. No rebalance on that one. Not as bad as some I have seen, but it is still bad.

How about straightening the shaft?
I am just reading through this link
http://www.repairengineering.com/shaft-straightening.html

 

[Warthog]

Contact a driveline repair shop. They can give you your options.

Just visited the link you posted. Very interesting reading.

 

[roveroverme]

Thank you, Brother. I'll report back tomorrow what they said.

 

[WARWAG]

actually I found it... there is a bend in the driveshaft.
Wondering how bad it is... But I probably need a new one.

You most likely have a cracked transfer case as well. It may be a hairline crack that's hard to find (until your off road and it breaks the tail house off). Stupid GovLiquidation! I wont ever buy a CUCV that has ANY side dents in side(s).

 

[WARWAG]

Either find a good used NP208 or NP241 and swap it in. Make sure you rebuild it though.

 

[roveroverme]

So I went to the driveshaft place , to hear that the driveshaft is toast.
Exactly 1 new driveshaft and 1 np 208 later, the truck drives like a charm.

 

[Warthog]

What was the cost?

 

[roveroverme]

What was the cost?

Driveshaft was exactly what you've predicted ( a $300 booboo). Transfercase was free, though