Broken drive shaft driving
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Broken drive shaft driving
So if my back drive shaft is broken can I put it in 4wd and drive with just my front wheels? I have the np231 so I only have part time 4wd, is this safe to use on paved roads if only my front axle is getting power?
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Year: 1992
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 HO
I had my rear driveshaft break before. Put it 4x4 and drove home without any ill effects. I did put a Gatorade bottle on the tail housing and taped it really well to keep fluid inside the transfer case.
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Year: 1989
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Engine: 4.0L
If you have an early model 231/242 the seal is around the yoke so removing the yoke might be a problem. Later models have the seal around the shaft so no oil will leak. Even with early models the xtfer case is not pressurized so it's likely it will not spill enough fluid to run dry... just make a mess.
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yes, i have done this on a few occasions.
you can drive home or everyday for months with it in 4wd this way, no matter the case. but as mentioned, the earlier cases you may have to tape a plastic bottle around the tail stock.
just don't be doing any front wheel peels with it this way.
you can drive home or everyday for months with it in 4wd this way, no matter the case. but as mentioned, the earlier cases you may have to tape a plastic bottle around the tail stock.
just don't be doing any front wheel peels with it this way.
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