Front Diff Trashed

[RICH80259]

Friends replaced two tires on their 2000 Explorer AWD and destroyed the front diff on the highway. After $1100 repair, they set out to finish the trip and did it again. Now they know about uneven tire sizes but, as a crutch, can the front diff be disabled and driven as a two wheel drive?

 

[shadowless127]

they probably trashed the transfer case in the process.

You can pull the front driveshaft, but you will have to use the e-brake whenever you park so it doesn't roll.

 

[RICH80259]

I was told that the transfer case seal did blow out.