I am in a safe place, but last night I was driving along I-55 about 30 miles south of Springfield, when I started to notice a vibration. At first it was slight. Then suddenly it got bad like I was about to have a blow out. I hit the brakes and headed for the shoulder and started to throw what I thought were rubber pieces. I quickly figured out they were not tire pieces when I saw gears and drive shafts laying in the shoulder behind me. Everybody is fine, but our truck is not. I was driving an '03 dodge 4x4 diesel. About 2/3 of the transfer case does not exist anymore. It literally blew apart the housing, and threw parts everywhere. We were picking up pieces for several minutes. I will try and get some pics of it up later. Now for the problem I face. I am supposed to be up in Battlecreek Michigan for work today, and I have to get myself, my equipment, and a trailer up there. Nobody in this town will rent me a 3/4 or 1 ton truck that I can find. Does anyone out there know of someplace that would rent me a truck thats heavy enough to handle a 16' enclosed trailer full of equipment? Its looking like I may have to rent a car, and drive into St. Louis to find something like this. Thanks in advance guys.
Dont know how much help this could be but its worth a try. Call Zara's Collision Center. 1-217-522-7768 .Brads always been involved with the state garage owner association and knows the Springfield area well. You can also try the association office in Springfield. Ask for Mike Lane if anyone in Springfield knows the shop owners its him. His phone id 1-217-528-5230. Best regards
Thanks palosfv3. Looks like we are just going to wait until my boss gets up here with another truck. So now I get to sit around all day in a hotel room in Springfield. Anyone around today?
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