1977. Fj40. Rear wheel/ diff. Can roll backwards. Not forwards (1 Viewer)

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Ok bought a old parts rig...with visions of a possible mudder...
But need some help...and...

Before I bust out the tools to open up the rear diff—
Any ideas as to why the rear wheels will only roll backward and not forward?

I now have the Drive shaft is removed and i doubt it is the brakes or it would roll backwards...

Thanks
Eric
 
Excellent!!
 
X2 on looking at the brakes first... they have to come off if you have a SF axle anyways
 
thanks..

what could go wrong..?!
 
The linings may have fallen off the brake shoes. If you can't pull the drums, then cut the brake nails from the back side and pull off the drums and let it all fall out on the ground.
 
I finally had some time to look at this...

Holy crap
The rear drive shaft is broke and the end is stuck in the bottom of the rear diff. . It ain’t moving

Now I didn’t do this , but the guy who did says he can remember doing it...

Anyway. It can t be remove without the full 3rd removal

Fudge....
 

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