Driveshaft broke while driving?

Tiny
SMITH EVON
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  • 1997 CHEVROLET 1500
  • 5.0L
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 190,000 MILES
I was driving and I heard a noise, like it was breaking underneath the truck. I came to an instant stop. And the bad tires locked up the dry shaft hanging. And I want to know is my dimension or something like that. Is bad
Friday, August 16th, 2024 AT 9:15 PM

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Tiny
SMITH EVON
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My drive shaft broke.
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Friday, August 16th, 2024 AT 9:39 PM
Tiny
KEN L
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Thanks for the image, yep you have a broken driveline, but I would raise the rear of the truck to see if the rear wheels will turn. It could be the driveshaft broke due to the rear differential issue, here is a guide that can help:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/jack-up-and-lift-your-car-safely

Here is a guide to help with the U joint replacement:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-a-universal-u-joint

If the rear wheels turn, I would service, the differential. This video will show you how, and you can look for metal in the gear oil:

https://youtu.be/6F26Kir0OCg?si=hpH62tS8CnpEAffs

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Saturday, August 17th, 2024 AT 10:28 AM

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