Like everyone else stated I wouldn't use it and risk the change of tearing something up.
Front axle broken. Still use 4wd?
- Thread starter RompRunner
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2wd FTW
OldCracker29
I've been knocked down drug out and left for dead
I think I'd heed everybody's warning.
OldCracker29
I've been knocked down drug out and left for dead
Oh, Happy Birthday. 
NMRam
Still Here Because I'm Not There
If the CV comes apart, you will have a loose half-shaft flapping around whether you are in 2wd or 4wd. On the Dodges, the passenger side is also where the actuator is, so you might do some damage to that as well, I haven't looked real close at how it is mounted (yours is probably different than mine anyway). 4wd and bouncing through mud will put more stress on it and could lead to a faster failure, but it could fail in 2wd driving down the highway too. Get it fixed as quick as possible!
Oh, BTW, Napa used to have a lifetime replacement on their CV's (I think they still do). I used to buy them there when I was doing ranch work and we seemed to have them fail fairly regularly (pack with snow and tear the boots, or get sticks wedged into them, mud, etc.). They were a little more expensive than their standard price, but once you bought them, everytime something went wrong with one, you just brought it back in and they replaced it free. All you were out was the time of changing them out. I got where I could swap a CV in a GM 3/4 ton in about 30-45 minutes total.
Oh, BTW, Napa used to have a lifetime replacement on their CV's (I think they still do). I used to buy them there when I was doing ranch work and we seemed to have them fail fairly regularly (pack with snow and tear the boots, or get sticks wedged into them, mud, etc.). They were a little more expensive than their standard price, but once you bought them, everytime something went wrong with one, you just brought it back in and they replaced it free. All you were out was the time of changing them out. I got where I could swap a CV in a GM 3/4 ton in about 30-45 minutes total.
NMRam
Still Here Because I'm Not There
Oh, I forgot to say, the truck looks great! Post up some more pics when you get a chance. 
Z71 Kris
Independence...
Oh, I forgot to say, the truck looks great! Post up some more pics when you get a chance.
this! But to the main OP, no I would not use it...
RompRunner
I'm NEW... What now?
id have to say i agree with everyone thanks for the advice, but im young and dumb and may have to learn the hardway.
my truck int he shop today and the tranny place is going to see if they can get an axle on there for me.
stallion thanks for the b-day comment!
CHECK OUT THE LINK, its me stuck in the mud by my house in OC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4mnlSISCdM
my truck int he shop today and the tranny place is going to see if they can get an axle on there for me.
stallion thanks for the b-day comment!
CHECK OUT THE LINK, its me stuck in the mud by my house in OC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M4mnlSISCdM
NMRam
Still Here Because I'm Not There
Hopefully they get it fixed up!
And you have a whole thread of birthday wishes here:
http://www.truckmodcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15726
And you have a whole thread of birthday wishes here:
http://www.truckmodcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=15726
RompRunner
I'm NEW... What now?
oh wow i didnt even see those, thanks everyone!
the tranny shop that did my transfer case is really flakey so im going with a local mechanic to do my front axle on wed.
i should only use my 4wd about once till then so im praying it will hold up.
the tranny shop that did my transfer case is really flakey so im going with a local mechanic to do my front axle on wed.
i should only use my 4wd about once till then so im praying it will hold up.
