Driving with no front axle shafts

[squidget]

So... I've found myself under my Ranger once again.

I've pulled the front axle shafts and diff down for repair, but have fallen into a situation where I need to drive my truck. My question is 'Can I throw the spindles, wheel bearings, yada yada yada back together and drive like a 2WD pickup at highway speeds?'

Thanks in advance,
Tom

BTW it's a 88 Ranger STX.

 

[Sunk]

Yep, go for it.

 

[Kona]

The 4wd stuff does nothing during daily driving.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

The aluminum diff housing does add some rigidity to axle beam, but just normal driving shouldn't be an issue. Just get it back together as soon as you can.

 

[wild horse]

It wont hurt anything and I see people here do it all the time so go for it.