4 Wheel Drive/SUVs: 1995 toyota four runner, toyota four runner, wheel mode

Question
Can i remove the front drive shaft on this model for summer?, I would like to increase my  fuel mileage hopefully by 1 or 2 mpg It has automatic front hubs, just was not sure if I had to keep it hooked up for lubing transfer case. thanks larry

Answer
Larry,

You should be able to remove it, but it wont make enough difference in mileage to be worth it.  When the hubs unlock, the front drive shaft shouldn't be turning as the front wheels should be in a free wheel mode and not turning the front differential.

Carl