Not that amazing if you've ever had an NP231 (or any case like it) apart. As long as he did not have it in 4wd, he could have driven like that for quite a while provided that grit stayed out of the bearings. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />
Looks like the drive chain kept the front output and front driveshaft from dragging on the ground.

I bet he has a better skid plate next time. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

'06 Dakota QC 4.7 6sp 4x4
'88 Mighty Max
'77 KZ1000 fun old bike