Rolling On Hubs without halfshafts?

[Kameron M]

Hello
Advice question:

I need to move my TC to my new home sooner rather than later, and am in a slight pickle time-wise making it happen. At the moment, I have a new wheel bearing on one side, and an older wheel bearing on the other side of the differential carrier. All I want to do is roll my TC out of the garage, plop it on a trailer, and tow the trailer about 300 miles to South Bend where the new garage is.

Anyway, what I was wondering was what the safest way to move the car would be at this time? Should I put my old halfshafts back into the hubs and bolt it all together like it was, hopefully not damaging my lip seal in the process? Can I leave the halfshafts out or will this put excessive stress on my rear bearing carriers? Inquiring mind would like to know.

[Steve Simmons]

I would put it on a trailer for sure. If it isn't moving, the bare hubs might be fine, but you could always brace it with jack stands and lash it down well.

[Gene Gillam]

From the garage to the trailer and back into a garage it should be safe without the axles, Kam. They don't provide support to the wheels, simply motion. Remember, if you break an axle the wheel doesn't fall off.