The front driveshaft does indeed turn when in 2wd. At least on my '95 it
does...
-- Jon Smith Raleigh, NC fast4x4@digivill.net www4.ncsu.edu/~jdsmith4BellSouth SUCKS!!!!
On Fri, 23 Jun 2000, Sandman wrote:
> Yes, you can drive it without the front drive shaft. As long as you aren't in 4 > wheel drive it is not being used, just extra stuff for the engine to turn. You > might even get better gas mileage. Just FYI, you can also drive without the > rear shaft if ever need be. A friend of mine was out 4 wheeling and twisted his > rear drive shaft, he just unbolted the other end and left it in 4 wheel and > drove it home. Ended up driving it back and forth to work like that for about a > week while he got a new drive shaft for it. > > Kyle Kozubal wrote: > > > > you were able to drive your truck without the cv joint assembly? > > > cuz i need mine rebuilt and dont have anther vehicle to drive while > > > i wait for the new assembly. > > > > Mike, yes I was able to drive without the cv joint assembly. Basically, it > > was just driving/acting like a 2WD Dak. This is why I am curious about > > driving without the front driveshaft, I am fairly certain it will be fine, > > just thought I would ask in case someone had a problem doing so in the past. > > Also because like you, I dont have backup vehicle. > > Kyle > > 93 Dakota 4x4 V6 >
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