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Front driveshaft is a goner

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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 01:10 PM
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Ok, so if I remove my driveshaft like the write up says it will be ok to drive like that until I get a new one?
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepintileguy
Ok, so if I remove my driveshaft like the write up says it will be ok to drive like that until I get a new one?
Yep. Just remember, no 4wd...
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 01:19 PM
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Yup got it. Thanks guys.
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 01:51 PM
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Damn can't get the freakin bolts loose. Got any tips for that one?
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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Use a propane torch and direct the flame around the bolt, not on it, for about a minute. It has worked for me many times
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 02:36 PM
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That or double up the wrenches for leverage. They lok tite em down.
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Old Sep 6, 2012 | 06:13 PM
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Also if you're going to have the existing one rebuilt it would be a good idea to mark it so you can put it back in the same way. I don't know how critical it is these days but I was always taught to mark it and try to put it back on the same way for vibration reasons.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Well I gave up last and brought it to my mechanic today who took it off for me free of charge. He said it was worst than I thought and was leaking from both ends. Sounds like I was lucky I didn't do any more damage. Still need to figure out what to replace it with though there's a lot of choices and I don't know much about this stuff.
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jeepintileguy
Well I gave up last and brought it to my mechanic today who took it off for me free of charge. He said it was worst than I thought and was leaking from both ends. Sounds like I was lucky I didn't do any more damage. Still need to figure out what to replace it with though there's a lot of choices and I don't know much about this stuff.
I just got mine from 4WD.com, it is a Rubicon Express, I have a 3" lift but they built it for me. $490
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Old Sep 7, 2012 | 03:39 PM
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So I can't just go order one I have to give them measurements? I was going to order from quadratec. I have a 2 door with 4 inch lift.
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