Noise identification lol good luck

[usar17]

Thoughts on putting a temporary spider pin in to keep the c-clips in place so I can drive it in a 4hi to the local of road shop? Maybe 25 minute drive

 

[crazy4offroad]

If you take a back way maybe. I dont think the axles will come out with the x-pin in place (unless the carrier is busted in a way it wont hold it) but driving a 4WD on the front axle is a weird feeling. I wouldnt want to do it on the highway.

 

[crazy4offroad]

Also be sure you have your side gears in, they are made in a way to keep the c-clips in place with a recess for them.

 

[usar17]

Here is the damage to the carrier

 

[usar17]

I've gotta travel 15 miles

 

[DoubleDingo]

I've gotta travel 15 miles

If it were me, I would have it towed.

 

[crazy4offroad]

Sorry I got pulled away for a while, I would definitely NOT be driving on that carrier. Not worth the risk.

 

[HotRodPC]

You found out the front is OK right? I'd just take the spiders out of the rear end, put it in 4 hi and drive it for 15 miles. I wouldn't even put the cover back on and oil in for 15 miles. The damage is done. If the R&P aren't trashed yet, they'll survive 15 miles with no oil just fine. Now you will have to keep your side gears in since the C clips hold the axles, but just take the broken bar and the 2 small broken spiders out of it and rock with it. I'd try to keep it under 40mph.

 

[usar17]

Lol this is the longest repair thread. What's the u joint yoke for a 14SF? In case I use the one my buddy has for the time being.

 

[TheBlueBomber]

any updates?