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I would expect u-joint damage or bearing damage at either end of the shaft first. More problems farther along the drive line later on if it continued or was severe. One bad bump with a load on and you will likely know what is going to break. There really is no good way to predict where or when bad things are going to happen. I had not heard of the zip tie thing, that sounds like a very good idea.