Remove front axles better mpg?
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Remove front axles better mpg?
Got a question...I have a 98 Durango 4x4 with bad cv boots that are leaking. So here is what I am thinking... I know I have to replace the boots and or the axles, I it possible to remove the 2 axle shafts completely and run with out them? Is the load of the vehicle carried on the front hubs and not the axles? If so I would like to just take them off and possibly save some mph not having the front diff. turning all the time.
Ok you experts, so what do you think? I don't take it off road anymore and it would save some money in a couple different ways.
Ok you experts, so what do you think? I don't take it off road anymore and it would save some money in a couple different ways.
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Two reasons not to do this.
#1. There will be no measureable change in mpg. The majority of the 4x4 systems weight will still be there.
#2. The front bearings depend on the pressure of the axleshaft being installed to keep the bearing from self destructing.
You might make it a block or two if you try to drive w/out the shafts installed.
Don
Two reasons not to do this.
#1. There will be no measureable change in mpg. The majority of the 4x4 systems weight will still be there.
#2. The front bearings depend on the pressure of the axleshaft being installed to keep the bearing from self destructing.
You might make it a block or two if you try to drive w/out the shafts installed.
Don
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thanks for the input quys, not such a good idea.
So how hard is it to put new or rebuilt axleshafts in. I have heard from very ez to very difficult. How many have exchanged these out?
I'm fairly mechanical but could use some helpful hints.
Thanks
So how hard is it to put new or rebuilt axleshafts in. I have heard from very ez to very difficult. How many have exchanged these out?
I'm fairly mechanical but could use some helpful hints.
Thanks
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I have seen a case in an Audi where the guy JUST installed new wheel bearings. While he had his front axles out of the car, he pushed his car a total of 20 feet... Needless to say, he needed to do the wheel bearings yet again... At $160 a peice, they ain't cheap... Good thing they are cheap for the D!
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It is easy.
Use the search to located at the top of the page to get info. I did it and here is a link with instructions.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/showthr...ghlight=joints
Use the search to located at the top of the page to get info. I did it and here is a link with instructions.
https://dodgeforum.com/forum/showthr...ghlight=joints
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From: fredericktown
i took my axle shafts out and havnt had a problem (YOU HAVE TO SEPERATE THE AXLESHAFT FROME WHERE IT BOLTS THROUGH THE HUB!!!!) leave the spline thing on the hub i have my whole front diff taken out and no mpg gains! havnt had any problems with this and its been about a year now with no 4x4 
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oh btw~ if you do take the spline part out of the hub after redoing ball joints and a 12 pack of budlight this will happen i made it 15 feet out of the driveway broke my hub/spindle/steel braided brake line/ and my heart boo hoo
