ok the last time i checked a 2wd s 10 is rear wheel drive there for does not have a front drive axle unless it is 4wd.
remove the drive shaft
Remove Distributor,remove drive gear,remove shaft,remove pickup coil.
Not sure what a defroster resister is, need more info please.
what is it not doing
Not from the factory, it doesn't.
rear wheel drive or 4x4 capable
Chevy Volt
The "C" designation on a Chevy pickup truck typically stands for "conventional cab," referring to a regular cab with a single row of seating. The "K" designation usually signifies four-wheel drive on Chevy trucks.
let your wife drive it to walmart
If that S10 is a 4+2, it is rear wheel drive.
abought 225 hp drive safe
guessing 2 wheel drive 5 on 4.5