Front Drive Shaft Broke in 2.

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Old Jun 11, 2001 | 03:32 PM
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Thumbs down Front Drive Shaft Broke in 2.

Has Anyone ever heard of a Front drive shaft snapping in half? Mine broke this weekend, and just wanted to see if y'all have ever heard of such a thing. Any info will help.

Darren.

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Old Jun 11, 2001 | 03:35 PM
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ya got me worried now == what were you doing when you broke it?

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Old Jul 7, 2001 | 04:24 AM
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Yeah, they break all the time.
 
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Old Jul 7, 2001 | 07:39 PM
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Originally posted by svtoby150
Yeah, they break all the time.
That sounds like it is backed up with a lot of facts! Lets hear the numbers!

I have never heard of one. U joints is not uncommon after some miles.

What were you doing? what was your RPMs?
 
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