O.k to drive with no centre in front diff?

[mudski]

So I've had to pull the front centre out as the locker has air leak. Trouble is I need my car for work. Providing I cover up where the centre sits on the housing and make it water tight. I should be o.k to drive on the black top while I fix the centre?

Cheers.

[sooty_10]

Personally I would think so just don't engage hubs at all or 4x4 and nothing should move or spin.? I wouldn't be doing it long term or many Kms just rebuild diff ASAP.

[Rickie3]

hmmm i'd be concerned about what those CV shafts would be doing without a diff centre, wouldnt they be free to slap around?

[threedogs]

X 2 make sure you wipe out any goop before replacing

[mudski]

Personally I would think so just don't engage hubs at all or 4x4 and nothing should move or spin.? I wouldn't be doing it long term or many Kms just rebuild diff ASAP.

I won't be able to engage hubs as I have removed the drive shafts and front tail shaft too. It won't be long term. Just so I can get the issue sorted...

[Rickie3]

I won't be able to engage hubs as I have removed the drive shafts and front tail shaft too. It won't be long term. Just so I can get the issue sorted...Agh now that makes it clearer, should be fine then mate

[sooty_10]

I won't be able to engage hubs as I have removed the drive shafts and front tail shaft too. It won't be long term. Just so I can get the issue sorted...

Yeah that definitely makes it sound like a lot nicer on the rig, having shafts removed.

[BigRAWesty]

I think you just solved a blokes issue how wanted a 2wd patrol the other day..

[mudski]

I think you just solved a blokes issue how wanted a 2wd patrol the other day..

Funny as I thought of the exact same thing...

[Drewboyaus]

We did exactly that to a Lancruiser that blew out a front diff while on a trip a couple of years ago.
Drove home 200 odd km without incident.

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[Winnie]

I think you just solved a blokes issue how wanted a 2wd patrol the other day..

Wouldn't the only benefit be a small weight saving?

[BigRAWesty]

Wouldn't the only benefit be a small weight saving?

Yea, which is what he was after I think

[mudski]

Well the car feels no different with no front diff. But. I no longer have the dreaded 80k wobbles! Weird. Nice actually to drive and not have the wheel shake.

[Winnie]

Leave them out because you don't go 4wding anyway!

[threedogs]

Should help your fuel figures too win/win