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Old 06-11-2001, 04:32 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.

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Old 06-11-2001, 04:35 PM
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ya got me worried now == what were you doing when you broke it?

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Old 07-07-2001, 05:24 AM
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Yeah, they break all the time.
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Old 07-07-2001, 08:39 PM
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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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