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Universal Joint End Galling . Industrial U-Joint Galling & Brinelling. Industrial Joint Galling . U-joint Fractures U-Joint fractures are usually caused by a shock load, but can also be caused by an improper application. Calculate the torque transmitted by the engine/trans combination. Check to make sure the drive shaft series is not too small for the application.
If the CV joint or axle literally breaks, it's most definitely from bad driving. Either the driver hot rodded the vehicle or ignored an unusual noise in the drive line for a long time. If the joint is scored, noisy or simply worn out, it's generally caused by a serious impact and/or a loss of grease and the entry of road debris through a torn boot which seals the joint. For what it's worth, in my state, the extensive damage that you describe in your question must be disclosed to the buyer at the time of sale.