The front diff will still be turning even with the drive shaft removed so
you aren't going to prevent any wear and tear there. There might even be a
bit more wear and tear on the VC with the shaft removed as it will try to
lock up to keep the tranny side rotating at the same rate as the diff side.
This would be a lot of work for no benefit. Not to mention where do you
store a dirty driveshaft while you're travelling and camping?

MM

>From: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen@MINDSPRING.COM>
>Reply-To: Brent Christensen <bpchristensen@MINDSPRING.COM>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Drive shaft removal (Syncro)
>Date: Wed, 9 Jun 1999 10:45:05 -0700
>
>Another question related to my upcoming trip:
>
>Would any of you Syncronauts out there recommend removing the drive shaft
>and carrying it with me until reaching the back country?  If anyone has
>done
>this, where did you stow the drive shaft while underway?  How long does it
>take to R & R?
>
>We'll be covering over 2,000 miles, and very little of that will require
>4WD.  I am interested in improving fuel economy, and saving wear & tear on
>the front diff. and VC.
>
>Anyone ever had vibration problems spontaneously appear after removing and
>then reinstalling the drive shaft without modifying anything?  (This is my
>*biggest* fear)
>
>Thanks again,
>
>Brent Christensen
>'89 Syncro Westy "Klaus"
>'95 Cherokee Sport

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