First let me say hi to all.I'm Lonnie and live in Jax Fl.Got a fair background in 4 wheeling my on 4x4s have been GM.3-72's,2-75's Blazers and my 2000 GMC 3500 cc 4x4 7.4 dually.I had an auto electric shop and sandragged a rearengine rail and my trucks,did good,had fun.Always built and fixed everything I've owned.Now the stupid part.At a family get together my Cuz/05 2500 4x4 4d Dmax and I had drank just enough to challenge each other to "HOOK IT UP" <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> We go to the hard road with a crowd,got end to end and hooked up,i got tight waiting for the signal he had his truck in reverse, <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/sleeping.gif" alt="" />and he thought I was pullin him so he gave it a little gas and went faster and thought I was really puttin it on him as he hit the back of my truck at 20mph.Smashed my bumper,tail gate and body on the rr side with his drop hitch.I had stood on the brakes and the force my front tires turn and bend the main steering link(drag link in my day) so he pulls back forward and I'm mad as <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/evil.gif" alt="" /> so I show my <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/butwiggle.gif" alt="" />and floored it and POP goes my front wheel drive. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" />.They looked like this, <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" /> and I looked like this <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/angry.gif" alt="" />and they looked like <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/ignore.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/zombie.gif" alt="" /> so the lesson$$$$.I have never even seen a late model transfer apart.I know that both outer axles turn by turning the hub and smooth.I would like to know what shaft is the weak link generaly and if anybody has any tips on repair.I've been in 203'205'transfers but not this one.I appreciate any help.Oh and I know <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/shame.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

OK I'm learning.I looked under the truck and locked the transfer and it hooks up so I guess I broke a shalft in the front diff. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" />stupid me.I'll let you know. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Well now that you realized that alcohol and driving doesn;t fix it is time to fix your problem now which vehicle didi you do this to i am confused I'm glad I'm not of legal age to drink yet so i can't do things like that well i could but my dad would KILL me and i wana live longer <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

I broke my trucks front wheel drive and he smashed the back of it too.The 2000 gmc crew cab dually.It is the same body style of a 98 GM.it must have a broke pinion shaft because it drives down the road spinning to front axles with just a little rattle I just can hear.I think if it was broke anywhere else it would get bad quick.I'll have to get a manual on this front end.When I was young I just tore what ever I broke apart and learn fixing it but I need this truck everyday so I need to see what i'm getting into.lol <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Remove the pas. side cv axle. then remove the stub shaft that the cv axle bolts to. I have see the stub shaft snap into on these chev front ends.

Thanks for the info. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />If I spin the hub it will still turn the axle going in the differential?Thanks Lonnie

I took the cv's apart and put the outer's back in the hubs so I could drive it.It does have something broke on that side.Had to make it get me to and from work.Guess i'll look at it this weekend.How much is a stub axle?No matter I need to fix it.Thanks,I'll post the verdict. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />