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Previous Thread Next Thread Print Thread Rate Thread Page 1 of 2 1 2 trying to save gas #886760 05/20/08 11:44 PM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 46 Massachusetts jbogan67 OP Getting the Wheeling Fever well i was trying to save gas and my jeep grand is awd so i decided to pull the front drive shaft and now the jeep rolls when in park. i read about a recall on this same situation but it worked the minute before i took out the shaft Chicks Dig Body Damage Re: trying to save gas [Re: jbogan67] #886761 05/20/08 11:48 PM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 692 Connecticut B Bigbird79 Rock Warrior If your jeep is AWD, it has a center diff in the transfer case. 99 XJ Sport 2 Door, 4.0L, 5 speed, all stock. Daily Driver 79 F150 Standard Cab Short Box, 400ci, NP435, NP205, 35" SSRs Re: trying to save gas [Re: Bigbird79] #886762 05/21/08 12:53 AM Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 7,768 Central Texas BigJim Web Wheeler Yep and that diff is now unattached to the front wheels so you will roll without using the park brake. Big Jim <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" /> professional bovine relocation specialist Re: trying to save gas [Re: jbogan67] #886763 05/21/08 01:11 AM Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 131 central florida E el_d_m Wheeler you can increase some mileage by adding 2 ounces of acetone per 10 gallons of GASOLINE not diesel. i have been trying this for 2 tanks now & i have gotten about 1 1/2 mpg extra. i also have a fitch fuel catalyst system on my xj & it added about 2 or so mpg. 93 xj stroked 4.2 w/4.0 head avenger supercharged 6.5" long arm 35" buckshots rubicon 44's front & rear Re: trying to save gas [Re: el_d_m] #886764 05/22/08 10:00 PM Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 466 Grand Junction, CO jstritec Mudrunner Fitch Fuel Catalyst = Snake Oil Certified by the EPA under 40CFR85.2114 !!! http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/cfr_2003/julqtr/40cfr85.2114.htm Which says in a nutshell... It is guaranteed by the feds that it wont make your car's emissions worse! For 223 bucks (as advertised on summit)I'd fill up my gas tank a few times and not look back Josh 80 CJ-7. It runs Re: trying to save gas [Re: jstritec] #886765 05/23/08 12:01 AM Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 147 CA the_other_guy Wheeler with a center diff, and no front driveline, wouldnt the car not be driveable at all? or does it have a limited slip in the center? just kind of curious about that. Your road to glory will be rocky, but fulfilling. - Panda Express fortune cookie 94 YJ. no lift...YET Re: trying to save gas [Re: the_other_guy] #886766 05/25/08 12:17 AM Joined: May 2006 Posts: 46 Massachusetts jbogan67 OP Getting the Wheeling Fever drove great just didnt go into park. Chicks Dig Body Damage Re: trying to save gas [Re: jbogan67] #886767 05/27/08 07:39 AM Joined: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,087 Southeast Michigan BobRowe Body Damage is Cool Your AWD vehicle has a differential or some type of viscous coupling in between the two axles. If it is an open diff, you wouldn't be able to move with the front driveshaft disconnected. Since you can move, that indicates that you have an LSD in that center differential. If you drive it continuously with the front drive shaft removed, there is a decent chance you'll wear out that LSD fairly quickly. It would be like driving a vehicle with a rear LSD and one rear axle shaft removed. 1977 CJ-7, fiberglass body, AMC 360 w/ headers, DUI ignition, Edelbrock intake and Holley 4150 carb, TF999, Dana 300, 4.56 gears lockers, York air comp, 4" susp lift, 2" body lift, BFG 35" M-T tires, Megashifter, AGR pump & box, REP8000 winch. Re: trying to save gas [Re: BobRowe] #886768 05/28/08 03:06 PM Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 209 winnipeg,manitoba O oldgreen Wheeler Seriously if you are so gung ho to save gas go buy a small 4 cylinder car. jeeps at this time just aren,t great gas mileage machines. 84 CJ7 304 HEI 35 BFG,s rear dana 60 with detroit locker,Viar compressor, fibreglass body, 2 1/2 spring lift, TF999auto, Warn 8000 winch, Plus a cool little trailer on 35,s. JEEP stands for just empty every pocket Re: trying to save gas [Re: BobRowe] #886769 05/30/08 01:21 AM Joined: Jul 2006 Posts: 278 WI C cjensen Mudrunner Me think's I'd put da shaft back in before u get the shaft. A few bucks on fuel now....or a whole lotta more later! C. 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