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Originally Posted by PhilD
When mine have blown, it's always been the outer cage that gives, usually with a loud crack. You just remove the inboard bolts, cut the out board boot, and pull it out. Lock the t-case and you can continue in 2WD,
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Phil - SAVE THOSE OUTER ENDS IF YOU STILL HAVE THEM!
Thats a good point for anyone that pulls a front halfshaft loose from the hub and tries to drive the truck. Be sure to leave the outer shaft end in the hub with the nut still in place to hold the wheel bearing/seal assy. togather. I carry two 1"X5" bolts with nuts and some large flat washers for that purpose. I can stick the bolts through the center of the hub to retain the bearing if I pull the halfshafts.
You can drive the truck home with a blown frontend by pulling both halfshafts and the front driveshaft then put the T-case in 4high lock effectively making it a 2WD. However the hub/bearing assy may seperate causing the disc brake to bind up or worse yet the wheel leave the truck if there isn't some positive means to hold the bearings & seal all in place.
Hopefully we won't need all dem halfshafts @ X-Rocks!