front drive shafts

[dave friday]

Morning,anyone know how easy it is to saw through a front drive shaft?
ta.

[axeman]

Would have to ask why? But I guess 20-30mm stell about 30seconds with 1mm cutting disk and a good andle grinder

[toomanytoys]

easier to remove it.. and unless you have plenty of them lying around, not a good idea... would also ask .. Why??

[dave friday]

Thanks both,would a junior hacksaw cut through it?.And the reason? we are going on a long trip [Africa ] and i could not sepperate the shaft from the outer cv joint when i replaced the cv boot.if something goes wrong with the front diff [it locks up for instance] we will be stuck!!
Ta.

[toomanytoys]

Mmm.. I think I would prefer to cary a full driveshaft in that situation.. or replaced it with one you could take apart.. or perhaps carry a worn out outer cv so at least you can replace it.. to be 3 wheel drive...
Why coldnt you get it apart? the circlip is a bit of a pain to get at, but then it should come off the shaft with enough force..

A junior hacksaw... poss with enough blades and time.... Take a normal one and best quality blades... get some 24 and 32 tpi blades.. 32tpi for harder materials... if you really have to, cut away from the hard machines ends...

[dave friday]

Yes, i had the shaft in a vise, circlip pliers, and fbh, still would not come off.
typically i have left it too late to get a spare outer cv [a week before we go!!].
are the front and rear shafts the same?.
ta.

[Russel]

are the front and rear shafts the same

NO

[dave friday]

Thanks all.