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Billy Ocean coming to Tulsa in near future. I’m sure plenty of seats available…
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Sorry for that, it's like calling a ship a boat. I learned that from Dad and WWII.
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I'll have to tell my wife.
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Only update I have is they told me the rear driveshaft is turning, so it must be in the rear axle. Last Winter I found the splines on the driver's side full float axle were rusted and pitted. I talked to Front Range, who builds the Diamond axle housing, etc. and they said it should be good. Well, maybe not so much. I haven't heard back from the shop after we talked about checking that flange. I'm going there in the morning and get my hands greasy.
Questions for the sty... Can I engage the rear locker and drive it home while the driver's side slips and pass. side is engaged? or can I weld the chromoly shaft to the end cap and drive it home? I reached out to Front Range, but haven't heard back yet. That shaft is a FF chromoly shaft cut for FJ60 length. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
Questions for the sty... Can I engage the rear locker and drive it home while the driver's side slips and pass. side is engaged? or can I weld the chromoly shaft to the end cap and drive it home? I reached out to Front Range, but haven't heard back yet. That shaft is a FF chromoly shaft cut for FJ60 length. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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I'll be back in my hotel room drinking BUD! Not kidding........... I walked to Walmart, 3/4 mile to buy supplies and went to checkout, forgot wallet, so back to hotel. I turned around and walked back, all said 3 miles to buy beer and a salad. Jeri says it's all about choices. 
Not kidding........... I walked to Walmart, 3/4 mile to buy supplies and went to checkout, forgot wallet, so back to hotel. I turned around and walked back, all said 3 miles to buy beer and a salad. Jeri says it's all about choices. 
No on the welding.
Yes you can lock the locker but it will add wear to the tires.
You can also drive home in front wheel drive.
I think you can turn on the locker and remove the bad FF shaft altogether. I wouldn't leave that in. However, how do you know it isnt a pinion or ring issue?
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I don't yet. Tomorrow I will confirm. I'm not sure about removing the bad shaft? I'm trying to think, will the shaft help support the pumpkin or do the carrier bearings do that alone?
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That will be a long drive home at highway speeds. Tire wear I can accept. What would you do?
The point of a full float axel is that the axle does not do any supporting. A semi float has forces from the tire and outer axel housing that acts like a lever and puts pressure on the 3rd member. FF is just a shaft free standing with a spline on each end. Almost like a drive shaft.
I would hope its a pinion issue and repair it before going home.
Axel issue, I don't know. How many miles are you from the farm?
I bet you have warmed the hearts of plenty of Mud members and maybe one could help with transport for some beer or a baby goat. I know I would help if I was closer.
I would hope its a pinion issue and repair it before going home.
Axel issue, I don't know. How many miles are you from the farm?
I bet you have warmed the hearts of plenty of Mud members and maybe one could help with transport for some beer or a baby goat. I know I would help if I was closer.
If it’s a bad axle shaft, you can pull it and cover the hole in the hub to keep oil from coming out, then use your locker like you mentioned earlier. It doesn’t affect your carrier. The carrier and bearings are bolted to the removable diff housing.
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Good info guys. Point of discussion, will having the stripped out axle shaft in the housing hurt anything? It has an axle cap on it keeping it in.
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560 miles, a long way!
I would lock my locker and see if it moves, if yes then I would start driving home. If no then I would pull my front third to replace the blown up rear refill with oil and drive home.That will be a long drive home at highway speeds. Tire wear I can accept. What would you do?
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Great idea, totally forgot about doing that. That covers any type problem. I can't imagine the ring and pinion being damaged as nothing locked up or makes any noise. Either way, I'm headed home tomorrow with any luck.
Thanks guys for all the food for thought!
I'll book a flight and go with if you want!
Gonna get out of the armchair and do some real mekaniking?
I wouldn’t drive it if there’s broken metal in the diff, until it was cleaned out and new oil put in.
It’s all speculation at this point until we see what the actual problem is.
It’s all speculation at this point until we see what the actual problem is.