Drive shaft snapped at 103K miles
03-07-2015, 10:35 PM
#2
Senior Member
Don't you mean ..... U-joint failed. ????? It's EXTREMELY difficult to snap a driveshaft.
Need more details. *Especially vehicle particulars - year, model, cab, trim, engine, wheelbase, _x4 drive, etc..
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Need more details. *Especially vehicle particulars - year, model, cab, trim, engine, wheelbase, _x4 drive, etc..
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03-07-2015, 10:40 PM
#3
Yeah, most driveshaft issues I have seen have been from racing and insane launches. Do you tow a lot? Have pics ?
03-08-2015, 12:36 AM
#4
Senior Member
Thread Starter
No I don't ever tow and no I didn't take a pic.
Obviously, the shaft itself didn't break; one side of the shaft's "u" snapped (not the differential's u-joint), but the shaft's "u" isn't a separate part.
First it rumbled like I ran over something metal but there was nothing in the road. Then it behaved normal for about a 100 feet and then clank-clank-BANG.
I pull over on a freeway ramp and see the shaft dragging.
Dealer doesn't get the part till Wednesday so I can take a pic if needed.
I've done some nasty launches but only a couple, if that's a factor.
Oh ... '09 FX4 Supercab short bed; 5.4, 35" Toyo OC Muds, no lift or mods.
Obviously, the shaft itself didn't break; one side of the shaft's "u" snapped (not the differential's u-joint), but the shaft's "u" isn't a separate part.
First it rumbled like I ran over something metal but there was nothing in the road. Then it behaved normal for about a 100 feet and then clank-clank-BANG.
I pull over on a freeway ramp and see the shaft dragging.
Dealer doesn't get the part till Wednesday so I can take a pic if needed.
I've done some nasty launches but only a couple, if that's a factor.
Oh ... '09 FX4 Supercab short bed; 5.4, 35" Toyo OC Muds, no lift or mods.
Last edited by FX4ord; 03-08-2015 at 01:07 AM.
03-08-2015, 12:46 AM
#5
No I don't ever tow and no I didn't take a pic.
Obviously, the shaft itself didn't break; one side of the shaft's "u" snapped (not the differential's u-joint).
First it rumbled like I ran over something metal but there was nothing in the road. Then it behaved normal for about a 100 feet and then clank-clank-BANG.
I pull over on a freeway ramp and see the shaft dragging.
Dealer doesn't get the part till Wednesday so I can take a pic if needed.
I've done some nasty launches but only a couple, if that's a factor.
Oh ... '09 FX4 Supercab short bed; 5.4, 35" Toyo OC Muds, no lift or mods.
Obviously, the shaft itself didn't break; one side of the shaft's "u" snapped (not the differential's u-joint).
First it rumbled like I ran over something metal but there was nothing in the road. Then it behaved normal for about a 100 feet and then clank-clank-BANG.
I pull over on a freeway ramp and see the shaft dragging.
Dealer doesn't get the part till Wednesday so I can take a pic if needed.
I've done some nasty launches but only a couple, if that's a factor.
Oh ... '09 FX4 Supercab short bed; 5.4, 35" Toyo OC Muds, no lift or mods.
03-10-2015, 12:19 AM
#6
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Thread Starter
03-10-2015, 12:42 AM
#7
Senior Member
I'm going to guess that the bearings in the U-joint cap froze to the shaft due to "permanently lubricated" and that's what caused it to break. Remember when we used to have grease fittings on those things?
It is possible you hit something though. Does the piece left in the rear axle move freely? What about the part in the driveshaft?
It is possible you hit something though. Does the piece left in the rear axle move freely? What about the part in the driveshaft?
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03-10-2015, 12:43 AM
#8
That sucks!
Blown U Joint... Idk if they can fix the driveshaft. Get a used one and save some cash.
Fortunately, it didn't mess up your differential yoke.
Didn't anything else underneath get messed up beyond repair?
Blown U Joint... Idk if they can fix the driveshaft. Get a used one and save some cash.
Fortunately, it didn't mess up your differential yoke.
Didn't anything else underneath get messed up beyond repair?
03-10-2015, 12:52 AM
#10