Front drive shafts when should they be replaced?
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30,000 miles ago.
Seriously, some people have gone over 100k with no issues, some people haven't gotten 35k. You're gambling your gearbox.
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Seriously, some people have gone over 100k with no issues, some people haven't gotten 35k. You're gambling your gearbox.
https://landroverforums.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=29302
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My total bill for a blown driveshaft as of Sunday:
Transmission $1,000
Drive shaft $350
O2 Sensor $60
Catalytic converters and exhaust section $400
$2440 without labor since I did it all myself. All of which could have been avoided with the purchase of a new drive shaft. In my case I purchased the truck with the blown shaft. You get a chance to catch it before it blows.
Transmission $1,000
Drive shaft $350
O2 Sensor $60
Catalytic converters and exhaust section $400
$2440 without labor since I did it all myself. All of which could have been avoided with the purchase of a new drive shaft. In my case I purchased the truck with the blown shaft. You get a chance to catch it before it blows.
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I don't think there is an equation to tell you how long the shaft will actually last...some go early like AC says and some will last longer like mine at 112K! I have heard the more off-roading/rough driving you do, the shorter the lifespan.
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Meaning that they cannot be greased at every oil change like all u-joints need to be.
And without proper service the grease inside them wears out.
The front driveshaft on a DII is only 2" from the passenger side catalytic converter, and it is right under the passenger side a/c drain.
So it gets the trifecta, non greaseable, water drips on it and then it gets baked by a 1000*F furnace.
When it breaks, and it will, it will take out your transmission, if you are lucky that is all it does.
It can also take out your exhaust.
You can avoid all of this by having it rebuilt using greasable u-joints.
Having it done will cost about $300.