What if I drive around without the driveshaft

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What if I drive around without the driveshaft

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I cant think of any reason this would cause a problem, just wanted to get everyones idea.

Im trying to track down this loud clunking/vibration I have right below the E-Brake area when taking off from a start.
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Post by Legacy777 »

The speed sensor is in the rear extension housing right?

I don't think it'd do any damage by running without it. computer will probably just put the standard 90/10 split in there. You could put a fuse in the FWD holder just to be on the safe side though.
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Go for it!

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Post by ciper »

Since the normal minimum is 10% trasnfer to the rear I would think that plenty to spin, the speed sensor should be happy right?

Ill probably insert the FWD fuse though.
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you won't go anywhere in a hurry
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Go for it!

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Post by ciper »

Well it will work without the drive shaft, except that the transmission fluid will all drain out :?

I fixed it though, just got a used driveshaft and swapped them
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