I need to rebuild my front propeller shaft...

Is it possible to remove the front propeller shaft and drive with only the rear propeller shaft? or does removing the front prop shaft make it completely undrivable even for short duration, "urgent", unplanned trips etc?

I just want to know how screwed I'll be if rebuilding my front prop shaft takes longer than I expected, or if I need to get to the auto parts store, or if I need to drive my kid to the ER for stitches etc etc...

Thanks,

Thomas

 

Have not done that, but did see a Disco being towed on the intersate with a tow dolly, front wheels off the pavement, and rear shaft disconnected. Wonder if you get better fuel milage with the front shaft off?

 

I am currently driving without one on my truck.
Send me your number and I'll walk you thru it as well as the rebuild.

 

Deja vu.

Here's how you do it.

 

I drove without mind for a couple of weeks while it was being rebuilt..seemed ok at first but then the front diff starting making a popping noise on acceleration/deceleration ..luckily the shaft was ready by then and I reinstalled it. I do not think it did any permanent damage.

 

I would sure look at that front diff. to see why it was popping cause it shouldn't have been.

 

I seemed to get about 1mpg better fuel mileage