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Snapped drive shaft

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by sgtkrav, Jan 14, 2017.

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  1. Jan 14, 2017 #31
    sgtkrav

    sgtkrav Bobtail Member

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    It was actually the ujoints that broke. The shaft looked fine
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2017 #32
    sgtkrav

    sgtkrav Bobtail Member

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    Did not try to shift at all. Kept it in 1st
     
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  4. Jan 14, 2017 #33
    sgtkrav

    sgtkrav Bobtail Member

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    I was in 1st gear
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2017 #34
    passingthru69

    passingthru69 Road Train Member

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    Better check the shaft. Have them run it to a machine shop and make sure it's still balanced. Any impact on the drop can slightly tweak it
     
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  7. Jan 14, 2017 #35
    pattyj

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    There's some great advice here.Listen to the experts.So are you down for a few days?
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2017 #36
    Lepton1

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    Must have made quite a sound when it let go. I can imagine many a latte was spilled on the sidewalks.
     
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  9. Jan 14, 2017 #37
    MACK E-6

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    I'm amazed sometimes at the havoc vibration can wreak on just about anything.
     
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  10. Jan 14, 2017 #38
    MACK E-6

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    Oh, the tragedy...:rolleyes:
     
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  11. Jan 14, 2017 #39
    TripleSix

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    I second this. It has to be perfect, otherwise, it will shake itself apart.
     
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  12. Jan 14, 2017 #40
    tlalokay

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    Dropped the drive shaft due to loose u-joints when trying to slide the tandems when loaded.

    Mechanic came out with new parts and repaired on site within a few hours. Cost around $600.
     
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