is it a safe temporary fix to drive my truck with rear assembly broken and using only the front wheels?

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Kevin

My 94 Ranger had the rear lock up. The drive shaft fell off and the rear wheels are locked up. Is it safe to use as a temporary transportation. (35-40mph) or so. So I can get a replacement rear end, and I need to tow my lawn mower to mow? I have a guy trying to free the back tires so it can basically be in neutral. I'd have to drive in 4X4 for hopefully less than a week.

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you can do that for a little while, it wont hurt it. just run it slow like you said. 4x4's really are not made for highway speeds anyway. with only having the front working it will be harder on it. i know a guy who had a 2000 f-150, his universal joint went out on his rear drive shaft and he took it out and only used front wheel drive for over a month.

What is a high quality, reliable lawn mower?

dniewahner

I have just over half an acre and it's all hill. It's too steep in the back for a riding mower, so I have to use a walk-behind. I had a Troy-bilt mower with a Briggs Straton engine, and it sucked. I've only had it for 2 years and the transmission already went out. In addition, the drive wheels (rear wheel drive) keep getting stripped and falling off. Can you recommend a better brand? Some thing that will last for years?

Thanks.

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Snapper is the best I have worked with. Long lasting and great motors. Keep the blade sharp.

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