Meeky Moose Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 blew out a front axle tonight, the inner boot tore clean off then it imploded.. all while driving down the highway.. anyways, i removed the axle shaft from the ends , left the ends on the trans, and in the hub of course. then drove home in 4high (RWD style) just wondering if this is gonna trash my trans and/or diff? gonna be a week or so before i can afford to buy an axle for it.. and i drive it about 150 miles a day 6 days a week.. any words of wisdom on this subject? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TROGDOR! Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 I drove my RX in RWD for about 2000 miles with no trouble. You should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subsforever Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Ive heard that some people on this board have driven with out a front axle for indefinate periods of time with no problems, some do it becuase they like the rear wheel drive handling. I dont think you need to worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboSPFI Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 I did for a day or two.. no probs.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 as long as it's not pushbutton, you should be fine, I've heard a couple of the turbo guys screw things up, but as long as you're not doing any big powerslides on pavement or anything, it'll be fine. I do it quite frequently (#%^&$#$ reman'd axles...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 Yeah I drove from Redding California to Albany Oregon in RWD mode after losing a CV. Ive done it in my old Brat too. Never experienced any ill effects, you should be fine for a week or two. I drove my Brat in RWD for a couple months I believe. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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