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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:25 PM
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How fast can I go with only a front driveshaft?

How fast can I go with the rear driveshaft off?
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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if your front end is in 100% perfect working order...probably around 65mph or so safely..

i drove my old '02 dodge diesel 4x4 up through 100mph in 4wd...(don't judge me....lmao) and although it's a totally different vehicle COMPLETELY....the 4wd HI is supposed to work at highway speeds just fine.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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Wow, what a quick response, you guys! Cool. I just want to take it up to 70 real quick and check for vibrations.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 08:37 PM
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I dont see any reason why if everything is balanced more or less correct, you cannot take it up to whatever speed you want.
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:28 PM
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i was cashing somone down a dirt road one time and he ran me off the road down about a 6 foot drop into a cornfeild, my u joint broke on the back driveshat so i took it off completely and drove it home in 4hi.

4hi is geared the same as 2hi, so your pretty much in 2hi with front wheel drive
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 08:52 PM
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I ran at 70mph from Portland to Tacoma (150miles) with a square front Once
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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Tofer
I ran at 70mph from Portland to Tacoma (150miles) with a square front Once
that sounds like a good time!

My friend drove his 1st gen around town/upto 65 mph for weeks with only front driveshaft.
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Old Jul 23, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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-Didn't know...Good to Know !
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