Front drive shaft snapped
Here are some drive shaft options for you.
http://www.roverlandparts.com/2003-2...--rebuilt.aspx
http://www.roverparts.com/Parts/TVB000320.cfm
http://www.roversnorth.com/store/p-4...covery-ii.aspx
Also check e-bay.
Pro Wrench
Joined: May 2010
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From: St Louis MO
Yep. You have used up all of your good luck for the next year if your transmission is intact. If the shaft itself is damaged, find a used one from a salvage yard, or other supplier, or go aftermarket (Tom Woods). If you get a used one, replace the U-joints and centering ball before installing.
Baja
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Georgia, USA
If you're buying a propshaft, which I would strongly suggest, I'd go with a GBR or Tom Woods. The cost of a used propshaft plus getting it rebuilt will approach the cost of the heavier duty aftermarket propshaft.
Pro Wrench
Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Philly
I would replace the shaft and all. If the shaft is out of alignment your gonna be back on here with a new thread titled, " it snapped again". If you use the same shaft make sure to check its properly balanced. Good luck.
Winching
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Charlotte NC
less headache also and will be back on the road faster.
Administrator
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From: Denver, Colorado
I have a 03 DII with about 120k when I was on my way home I got off the interstate and got a pretty strong vibration when I took off from the stop light and it went away almost immediately. About a mile down the road and about 500 yards from my house I stopped at a light hit the gas and snap, whap and all the other fun that goes along. There i am dead in the water in the middle of the road. I get it over to the side of the road and see the drive axel hanging from the car. Got it towed home and took a look underneath there does not appear to be any collateral damage after a pretty thorough inspection. I was wondering if there is anything else I should be on the lookout for. Also what is my best bet for a replacement axel. I live in Denver and am relatively mechanical and from what I have found it seems like a pretty straight forward repair. Any advice or comments on this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Germany
Not to hi-jack this thread but this is my worst fear. I've got 75,000 miles on my 2003 Disco and I'm living in fear everyday I drive the thing. Just finished the last of the 60k maintenance (Magnecor wires) and this is my next issue. Based on what I'm hearing I'd be better off just buying a new front drive shaft than rebuilding? GBR has them for 395.00 but don't know what Tom Woods is selling them for. I've been under the truck and the driveshaft looks better beat up. What's the general consensus?
Drifting
Joined: Aug 2010
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Not to hi-jack this thread but this is my worst fear. I've got 75,000 miles on my 2003 Disco and I'm living in fear everyday I drive the thing. Just finished the last of the 60k maintenance (Magnecor wires) and this is my next issue. Based on what I'm hearing I'd be better off just buying a new front drive shaft than rebuilding? GBR has them for 395.00 but don't know what Tom Woods is selling them for. I've been under the truck and the driveshaft looks better beat up. What's the general consensus?
http://www.toddcosuspensions.com/
Baja
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Georgia, USA
It really depends on how you use your rover. I think the OEM one is ok for 99% of Discoveries.
