Broken passenger side front axle/ujoint

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hockeyadc

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So during this latest winter storm, I ended up breaking the ujoint completely out of the front axle, which then also broke the yoke that holds it in place. I have two questions:

1. What is a good replacement axle for this? Can I use a CV or something without a ujoint?

2. Is it safe to drive like this until I get the replacement axle as long as I don't use 4wd? I am inclined to say yes just because the short end of the shaft is still connected with the axle bolt, so I shouldn't be in and concern for losing my wheel. The only thing is it makes a huge racket.
 

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So during this latest winter storm, I ended up breaking the ujoint completely out of the front axle, which then also broke the yoke that holds it in place. I have two questions:

1. What is a good replacement axle for this? Can I use a CV or something without a ujoint?

2. Is it safe to drive like this until I get the replacement axle as long as I don't use 4wd? I am inclined to say yes just because the short end of the shaft is still connected with the axle bolt, so I shouldn't be in and concern for losing my wheel. The only thing is it makes a huge racket.

I would say just get very heavy duty u joints for when you replace them. And you might as well replace them both for good measure.
 
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hockeyadc

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Well actually, I have to replace the entire axle shaft.... The yokes where the ujoint connects are also broken.
 

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Well actually, I have to replace the entire axle shaft.... The yokes where the ujoint connects are also broken.

Well just get all heavy duty components why you go to replace them all.

I made that mistake with my track bar. Bought one form orielys a little over a year ago and I think its already in the *******.
 

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I would not drove it,no your wheel can't fall off but the axle shaft is now only supported be either the inner bearing by the diff or the plastic bushing if it's the passenger side. And it will most likely ruin your seal and probably the bearings of you drive with it flipping around in the housing lol.
 

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Yes, you can drive it. But, remove your intermediate axle and outer stub and stuff a rag in the hole. Very temporary.
Seal is already ******.
Stock auto wrecker axle, two new u-joints, two new seals is my minimum fix. Plus new oil.
Just did that to mine a couple weeks back. Took a solid 10 hrs. 4 hours just replacing the two seals.
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