Missing front prop

[4x4xFlowers]

I had a call tonight from a mate whos disco's front UJ decided to let go. I have disconnected the front prop all together for him and sent him home in difflock. How long should i leave him with it disconected ? (he wont do anything unless prodded) Will it put a lot of stain on the transfer box?
cheers

[ChrisW]

Haven't got a clue!

Personally though I'd like to drive on it for as little as possible before replacing the UJ/prop - its more of an emergency get you home sort of thing - like they say when we get 2mm of snow - only make your journey if it is really necessary  :roll:

And erm (tongue in cheek) the stain should clean off the transfer box shouldn't it?!  :P

One more thing - try and get the replacement UJ with the built in grease nipple  

[thermidorthelobster]

It won't do the transmission much good, and the handling will be a bit sloppy, but at least the economy will go up  :D

A friend of mine drove his for a few months like this, before he fitted a new prop, but I wouldn't recommend it.  It didn't seem to do his any harm, but it can't be ideal.

David

[Wanderer]

Got to agree with David.

The steering gets pretty awful.

Ed

[strapping young lad]

as long as its not driven at too high a speed as there will be misaligned intertia on the centre box cos drive is only going one way.

get prop fixed asap

[Sooty]

I did the same to my Disco and drove home (with a 25ft caravan on the back).
The steering was terrible and solo the understeer was awful.
I also ask the question in the event of an accident is your insurance valid?
GET A NEW ONE ON SOON.
About £75.

[strapping young lad]

aye a new prop is the way to go

unless the front propr's uj's can be replaced (unless the prop is damaged i mean)

d

[davidlandy]

UJs are only about £4-£9 each depending on whether u go for the cheapy paddock 5minute ones or the GKN heavy duty ones.

once the prop is off they can be replaced in about 20 mins or so.

just need a vice some suitable size sockets and circlip pliers