IF the front driveshaft has been removed due to damage or failure and you have the ability to lock the center differential, there will be no difference between the front and the rear differential action thus no risk of binding. There is also no risk of shredding pinions or gears when on dry ground. In the event of an emergency situation where you are having to drive your 4WD in rear wheel drive mode, there is no risk of axle binding.
This will allow the transfer box to transfer power to the front or rear driveshaft. Remove the damaged drive shaft and lock the center differential. What could possibly have gone wrong? Yip, the drive shaft broke clean-off right at the yoke! Well, what now? You need to get home to have the vehicle repaired but you are out in the mountains on a 4×4 trail and mechanical assistance could be miles away?Ĭan you drive a 4WD truck without a front or rear driveshaft? Yes, this is possible, if you drive a traditional 4WD with a lockable center differential. You give it gas and all you hear is a loud metallic popping/snapping sound…BANG! Perhaps we are enjoying a rock crawling trail with a few mates and after multiple unsuccessful attempts at choosing the correct drive-line, we decide to just give it the boot with a proper full-send. We could be attempting a really challenging incline with tricky obstacles. Every so often the inevitable happens and we unintentionally incur a bit of damage to our beloved 4WD vehicle.