remove front driveshaft=better mpg?

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97xjstock

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USA

• Apr 11, 2006

• #1

i had a friend years ago that had a 80's xj,,,,he removed the front diveshaft to get better gas mileage (only used 4 wheel drive in snow)........................................................any truth to this?

 

goodburbon

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Westcliffe Colorado.

• Apr 11, 2006

• #2

not much if any, everything else is still rotating

 

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tompatjr

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Hayneville,AL

• Apr 11, 2006

• #3

Has to be some truth I would think. Very little real gains I would also tell you.

 

scoobyxj

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Coshocton, OH

• Apr 11, 2006

• #4

tompatjr said:

Has to be some truth I would think. Very little real gains I would also tell you.

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On a disconect I could say yes but not worth the hassle. On a non disconect nothing. Every thing would still turn except the front output shaft in the t/c