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will removal of the driveshaft allow my vehicle to roll free without a key?

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Old May 27, 2023 | 02:41 PM
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will removal of the driveshaft allow my vehicle to roll free without a key?

I have an 88 IROC that hasn't run in 15 years that I need to tow home. I don't have the key and family can't remember where it's at. If I pull the driveshaft it should roll free so I can winch it on my trailer, right?
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Old May 27, 2023 | 02:56 PM
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Re: will removal of the driveshaft allow my vehicle to roll free without a key?

Yes that should work. No steering and hopefully the brakes are not seized up
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Old May 27, 2023 | 02:57 PM
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Re: will removal of the driveshaft allow my vehicle to roll free without a key?

It will roll. You won't be able to steer as the column will lock without a key or some other changes
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Old May 27, 2023 | 05:52 PM
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Re: will removal of the driveshaft allow my vehicle to roll free without a key?

provided the calipers aren't locked up you should be able to roll.
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