Stranded and can't get to an area to hunt elk

[HarryToolips]

My drive shaft busted on my truck and they're having issues finding a replacement, so I'm stranded on the one week I had off to go elk hunting..I have a spot in reg 8 where I found elk in the summer, if anyone wants to pick me up I'll split fuel and we'll go...if you got decent gear and are in decent shape let's go, I'd like to leave by tomorrow morning at the latest feel free to PM me whoever is interested..I gotta be back by Saturday in the afternoon..

[j270wsm]

No drive shaft shops close by?

[HarryToolips]

It's not a part that normally fails, even the dealer doesn't have one and doesn't carry it..

[S.W.A.T.]

Where are you now?

[REMINGTON JIM]

What is the Vehicle ? RJ

[HarryToolips]

Oh ya sorry, I live in west kelowna...

[bigredchev]

Rent a truck? It's a long wait until next season.
Best of luck

[HarryToolips]

Tempting but not something I want to pay for unfortunately with the truck repair...this would be a good opportunity for a newb to get into a little elk hunting, though I know it would be a challenge for someone to just drop what they're doing and leave on a Thursday morning..

[RyoTHC]

Tempting but not something I want to pay for unfortunately with the truck repair...this would be a good opportunity for a newb to get into a little elk hunting, though I know it would be a challenge for someone to just drop what they're doing and leave on a Thursday morning..

its a shame, I’m 40 minutes from you, have all the gear possibly needed and the only thing on my schedule between now and Monday is a thirty minute appointment at 10 am Friday lol

cant win them all I guess..

[DeepJeep]

I would jump in and have most of the gear but can't take time off. Hope everything works out.

[HarryToolips]

What is the Vehicle ? RJ
94' Ford F-250 7.3 L powerstroke turbodeisel only 221,000 k and mechanically it is sound but my buddy and I installed a U joint incorrectly and it broke which broke the front axle and finding one ain't easy...it runs good though and has a flow pro exhaust and is lifted on 35s but I'm pissed off right now so if some one want to buy it make me an offer...

[bigredchev]

5 sp or auto?



This would he an excellent reason for sick days for some fella

[Drillbit]

Cherryville auto wrecker?

[IslandWanderer]

Rent a vehicle?

[338win mag]

94' Ford F-250 7.3 L powerstroke turbodeisel only 221,000 k and mechanically it is sound but my buddy and I installed a U joint incorrectly and it broke which broke the front axle and finding one ain't easy...it runs good though and has a flow pro exhaust and is lifted on 35s but I'm pissed off right now so if some one want to buy it make me an offer...
Theres a shit pile of that vintage ford f250...is it the short one or the long one?...Coldstream auto wreckers has got to have one.

[HarryToolips]

5 sp or auto?



This would he an excellent reason for sick days for some fella
5 sp standard....

[HarryToolips]

Theres a shit pile of that vintage ford f250...is it the short one or the long one?...Coldstream auto wreckers has got to have one.
Hmm good to know thanks guys!

[338win mag]

Are we talking driveshaft...or axle...was it an axle shaft u joint or was it on the driveshaft...cv joint??

[HarryToolips]

^^^^axle.....

[338win mag]

Pick a part probably has one....you can probably get the complete axle and stub axle with ujoint for under 200 bucks if that, quick install and your elk hunting. Wish I had time to help you out wrenching or going hunting but i am super busy right now.

[REMINGTON JIM]

^^^^axle.....

Quote : My drive shaft busted on my truck :confused: do you know the difference ? and the front end has different LH and RH axles - RJ

[Muliechaser]

Quote : My drive shaft busted on my truck :confused: do you know the difference ? and the front end has different LH and RH axles - RJ

I bet if anyting it snapped the ears off of the pinion yoke when it let go at the worst . I dont see it cuasing so much damage it would render the truck inoperable . But you never know.

To the OP if somebody hasnt helped you get your rig going by or taken a look to really see whats going on let me know im out that way next week and can take a peek at it. Those old trucks are my favourite i own 2 of that generation . Let me know

Mc

[Muliechaser]

Quote : My drive shaft busted on my truck :confused: do you know the difference ? and the front end has different LH and RH axles - RJ

1 ton kingpin axle solves that silly ttb on heavy duties :grin:

[Darksith]

no one is gonna jump at going to hunt elk? If I wasn't leaving tomorrow for an elk hunt myself I'd drive and pick you up haha

[Walksalot]

My drive shaft busted on my truck and they're having issues finding a replacement, so I'm stranded on the one week I had off to go elk hunting..I have a spot in reg 8 where I found elk in the summer, if anyone wants to pick me up I'll split fuel and we'll go...if you got decent gear and are in decent shape let's go, I'd like to leave by tomorrow morning at the latest feel free to PM me whoever is interested..I gotta be back by Saturday in the afternoon..

Assuming your vehicle is 4 wheel drive and it is tour rear drive shaft which failed, could you remove the drive shaft and put it in 4 wheel drive. Your truck will be front wheel drive. I had to resort to that one time.

[#49]

Pats driveline in Vancouver did mine when u joint let go and pretzeled it local parts store shipped it for me

[tyreguy]

Only if transmission end is a u-joint style - if its a yoke you will be leaking tranny fluid.

Assuming your vehicle is 4 wheel drive and it is tour rear drive shaft which failed, could you remove the drive shaft and put it in 4 wheel drive. Your truck will be front wheel drive. I had to resort to that one time.

[butcher]

I’d be all over it but I am working this weekend

[rocksteady]

Pats driveline is the place to go.. nice guys

[Quiet Hunter]

I wish I could help but my Nissan gxe probably wouldn't make it to you let alone off any road :(

Sorry brother...good luck

[Arctic Lake]

Did someone help Harry out and take off to hunt elk ?
Arctic Lake

[Hunterguy]

They stopped renting trucks.