Thanks for the response!
How? Previous owner did lots of stupid things to the car. (see my thread in the owners car forum)
I was actually thinking of something like that for the back. Wondering how do do the front.
My guess is if I put it in 4wd, and jack up 2 of four wheels (so the rear can move ok), then i can wind a front wheel and look at the tail shaft. All I need is an assistant and the axel stands I don'
t have with me

I actually expect a universal to let go on the tail shaft soon so won't be driving home until I get it addressed. Which is why I am trying to work out what I can do here in appartment below ground car park...