front differential

[mikie_1980]

i got a 1980 f150 4x4 and I broke some gears in the front differential and Im wondering if could just take the front driveshaft out and still drive it?

 

[Truckin4life]

You sure can... you should be able to drive it in 2wd with out hurting anything...
and be able to leave the d-shaft in...

if you pull the driveshaft you might leak fluid, my memory is fuzzy on those transfercases...

 

[mtflat]

Or, unlock the hubs and the transfer case out of gear. Nothing should turn in the diff that way.

But to answer your question, the shaft bolts in with u-bolts on both ends - you can remove it without problems also.

 

[BuzzGun79]

Or, unlock the hubs and the transfer case out of gear. Nothing should turn in the diff that way.

But to answer your question, the shaft bolts in with u-bolts on both ends - you can remove it without problems also.

This is the correct way...as you do NOT want the gears to turn in the front differential...

 

[Beach66Bum]

I had the opposite when I owned a 4x4, drove around on the front drive shaft, just unbolted the rear

 

[mikie_1980]

I appreciate all the help thanks