Oops: Popped Front Driveshaft

[mstafford]

Hey guys -

 

I was attempting to pull my buddy out in this headliner snow storm thats sweeped the nation (he was driving an xterra. ew). While doing so, I heard a real loud *CRACK* and lost my 4WD. So I can only assume its either my transfer case or my front drive shaft. I got under and the exposed u-joint was fine, so its either the forward u-joint or the t-case. APPROXIMATELY how much is this gonna be to fix? Are we looking at sub-500 or 500+ dollars?

 

Any input would be appreciated.

 

Thanks, and drive safe

 

-matt

[gnet158]

I don't have an answer by do have a question? How were you pulling him out? In Reverse or in Drive?

 

Thanks!

[mstafford]

I pulled him out in drive. Why do you ask?

[MikeNH]

I pulled him out in drive. Why do you ask?

 

 

The gears in differentials are cut so they're stronger moving forward than in reverse. In theory it'd be easier to blow a diff yanking someone out in reverse.

[AGT]

Service 4WD light up?

[mc7719]

The gears in differentials are cut so they're stronger moving forward than in reverse. In theory it'd be easier to blow a diff yanking someone out in reverse.

 

That's good to know!

[gnet158]

I pulled him out in drive. Why do you ask?

 

 

The gears in differentials are cut so they're stronger moving forward than in reverse. In theory it'd be easier to blow a diff yanking someone out in reverse.

 

 

 

Bingo. I was just curious. Hope it's not an expensive fix.

[mstafford]

negative- my service 4WD light isnt on. BUT, my front end creaks when I turn to the right or the left.... I'm guessing its the u--joint