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Originally Posted by killcrap
i've come across this many times, what ive seen is the u-joint that connects to the transfer case on the front drive shaft siezes and breaks off because it is unable to flex correctly, most of the times, it contacts the side of the transmission and you will hear metal to metal contact and you will see wear marks on the side of the transmission casing.
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I suppose it is hard to tell after such damage, but did these failures you have seen seem to be due to a torn boot and resultant lost of lube/exposure to the elements? I ask as if so, it would seem periodic inspection of the boots might avoid an on the road breakdown and I might start doing it more frequently.