I lost the rear driveshaft on my truck. Just wondering how bad it is to drive in 4x4 with no rear shaft?!

Itl be fine. Might grab alittle turning.

 

I'd run on freeway and feel good about it.

I'm not sure that is a good idea with no driveshaft and a rear slip yoke cuz you will most likely be losing fluid out of the back of the t-case.

 

Every time I pull the rear driveshaft I always get some fluid dripping.  I would imagine that more would come out if it were constantly spinning.  I could be wrong but I wouldn't do it.

 

If you had a fixed flange mount on the t-case with a slip driveshaft I could see how that wouldn't be a problem running it that way. 

Yep the only problem is the leaking fluid.

 

I found a cap for a fabric softener or something and slipped right in and contacted the the TC output seal.  Held it in with duct tape and wire ties for a week while troubleshooting some vibration issues.

 

HTH
 

Hag

Not something I would suggest. The fluid leaking from the transfer case would be a problem. 

Edited December 5, 20195 yr by Mopar1973Man

Ok thnx guys. Didn’t have to take it far so I don’t think there should b too much fluid gone

1 hour ago, Haggar said:

Yep the only problem is the leaking fluid.

 

I found a cap for a fabric softener or something and slipped right in and contacted the the TC output seal.  Held it in with duct tape and wire ties for a week while troubleshooting some vibration issues.

 

HTH
 

Hag

Did you find the vibration issue?? Im having vibration issues too an have blown out 2 steady bearings in lke a month!?

wow!  2 intermediates?  no fun!! 

 

Make sure your slip yoke moves SUPER freely.

 

Ours turned out to be bent rims.... like 4 of the 6....  it was pretty amazing.  (explained why swapping wheels around didn't seem to move the issue.)  It really wasn't a bad shake.  I would have lived with it, but it was buddies truck and it bothered him to the nth degree.  lol.

 

Good Luck finding it!

Hag

 

I sold a 1980 Ramcharger that way.  I left the parking brake on and twisted the driveshaft in half while trying to move it around the yard.  It had a fixed rear yoke though so the guy drove it home in front wheel drive.