wattfield · Jul 10, 2016

I need a new rear propshaft but won't be able to fit it until next weekend. I know I can drive on the front only with the diff lock, but is it OK to do that for a week, ie 5 trips to work, 17 miles each way, up to 60mph?

jamesmartin · Jul 10, 2016

perfectly fine , it will be slightly more clunkier when clutching ,but thats just the play in diff locking collar so designed for ease of selection,the loads all on one diff which is no issue unless you like wheel spin starts

Vinlander · Jul 10, 2016

jamesmartin said:
perfectly fine , it will be slightly more clunkier when clutching ,but thats just the play in diff locking collar so designed for ease of selection,the loads all on one diff which is no issue unless you like wheel spin starts

So this is totally OK on a D1 too? Didn't feel too bad last time I had to do it, but just to be sure.

jamesmartin · Jul 10, 2016

Vinlander said:
So this is totally OK on a D1 too? Didn't feel too bad last time I had to do it, but just to be sure.

yes it is

Vinlander · Jul 10, 2016

jamesmartin said:
yes it is

Thanks.

Retroanaconda · Jul 10, 2016

Make sure your handbrake drum is secured without the prop in place.

MaxyMan · Jul 10, 2016

Retroanaconda said:
Make sure your handbrake drum is secured without the prop in place.

i remember learning the hard way

wattfield · Jul 11, 2016

jamesmartin said:
perfectly fine , it will be slightly more clunkier when clutching ,but thats just the play in diff locking collar so designed for ease of selection,the loads all on one diff which is no issue unless you like wheel spin starts

Retroanaconda said:
Make sure your handbrake drum is secured without the prop in place.

Thanks for your help

however I'm not sure I'll need it as I'm taking a few days off work.

nesponge · Jul 12, 2016

Shame it's not the rear one left on

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