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Old 11-23-2010, 08:34 PM
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I have a bunch of problems with my front end and I've removed the front driveshaft to change the U-joints. I'm wondering if it's okay to drive it without the front drive shaft until I get around to replacing the U-Joints. I couldn't see anything that could go wrong, but I don't really know if that transfer case could start leaking or something.
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if it unbolted from both ends you will be fine
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you could drive it forever with no front driveshaft.
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Okay, thanks. I was just making sure I don't screw something up.
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my buddy has driven around for the last two months with no rear driveshaft.
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ive done it, no problems..
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Originally Posted by tj40
my buddy has driven around for the last two months with no rear driveshaft.
Doing that will add wear and tear to the T-case chain really bad.
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its a pizza delivery vehicle and it looks like one.......he bought it smashed for 500 and smashed it some more.
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i just put my front drive shaft back in after 5 mnths of driving with it not in but laying in my garage
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ive been drivin wit out one for a few months and im gettin abt 3 more mpg
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Yeah, I suspect I'm going to get better mileage, but it might snow soon and I want my 4x4 working - just waiting on the Spicer U-joints to come in from Quadratec.
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