From: David Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Mon Mar 10 2003 - 07:15:04 PST
Which axle would you remove? One from the front rear or one from the rear-
rear?
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On Fri, 7 Mar 2003 13:29:35 EST, <Recovry4x4@aol.com> wrote:
> You can net the same results here by removing one axle shaft. Same number
> of bolts but no nuts and no crawling under the truck. I carry a small
> bowl to catch the little bit of gear oil that drips out. Once done
> removing or installing the shaft I dump the gear oil (maybe an ounce)
> into the fuel tank. Laugh if you will, Ive been doing it for decades with
> big trucks without any problems. I do use a front drive flange as a
> cover when the shaft is removed.
>
> In a message dated 3/7/03 1:08:11 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> mgmv@auroragroup.co.uk writes:
>
>> If you are looking for major fuel savings for a long journey on highway
>> roads then you can simply unbolt the rear prop shaft between the two
>> rear axels so that it is only driving the middle axel. This can make
>> massive fuel savings, but is only worth doing for long highway journeys.
>
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-- Dave
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