Stranded 4th gen

[Woodsblaster86]

I have an 04 v8 runner with the awd system. Was traveling to beckley wv today when what I've troubshot to be the front diff needle bearings gone bad. Started with bad vibration and got worse quick. Got stopped and pulled wheel off side that started making noise can feel a grinding sensation when you spin cv with hand. I'm four hrs from home with an enclosed trailer is there a successful bandaid tonget homee? Some ideas are remove front driveshaft and take cv apart so the shaft is removed but both ends remain in diff and hub so that diff won't be spinning anyone done anything similar or have an idea to make it driveable ? Nearest dealer is 60 miles away

 

[PWD4R]

You may have more luck in the 4th gen subsection.


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[BlackWorksInc]

Realistically speaking, if it's vibrating/grinding that badly you're probably looking at a rebuild of the front differential at the least if not just getting a whole new third member when you can.

You could try and gut the CV axles and pull the front driveshaft, engage CDL and limp the vehicle home. But I'm not sure how well that will work to be honest with you.

 

[PWD4R]

I say take advantage of your insurance and tow that puppy to a shop or your house


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[BlackWorksInc]

I say take advantage of your insurance and tow that puppy to a shop or your house


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That's probably the best thing you can do at this point, I think they'll tow your trailer for you too.