80's Ford 4X4

[37 chief]

My brother left me with a lot of half repaired vehicles. When he died last year. The biggest problem now is a mid 80's Ford four wheel drive pickup. The front ring, and pinion were bad. he managed to take it apart. It's in his shop taking up space. I would like to move it. Can I put the front axle back in, and just install the hubs, don't connect the drive shafts. If I do that, Will it move like that under it's own power? I can't sell it like it is. Stan

 

[jimg.allentown]

Yes, you can do that. Leave the driveshafts out and the shaft from the transfer case as well. It will roll just fine on what is left.

 

[used red MN]

Yes, should move under its own power. Transfer case in 2hi.