8 3/4 rotating resistance feels like to much

[jdavis2169]

Hi guys. I had the rear end jacked up to change my lug studs. Trying to turn my sure grip w/ 3.23 gears it felt like there was a lot of resistance turning forward and would not turn backward. Brake drums were off so no brake resistance with car in neutral. Is this normal.

[dodj]

As long as you are sure you were in neutral, I would have to say 'no'.

[jdavis2169]

I think I will try disconnecting the driveshaft tomorrow to see if it might be in the transmission or if it is the rear end.

[Sinatra]

That's definitely not normal.  Turning one wheel should turn the other in the same direction and rotate the pinion flange/driveshaft with very little effort.

[jdavis2169]

Ok took the driveshaft out I found resistance is in the transmission and the driveshaft is to long. I didn't even have enough room to get the u - joint out of the yoke with the rear end free hanging. Now to figure out what is up with the tranny.

[1 Wild R/T]

What gear have you got?  More than a 3.55? Don't waste your time.... Depending on gear ratio it's pretty normal... Try the same test on another car with the same gear ratio...

[jdavis2169]

Ionly have 3.23 gears and a 440 4 barrel. It's enough resistance that it makes my car seem sluggish. I am replacing the tranny this winter anyways. I have a spare so all should be good by spring.