What causes rear axle break?
A axle may crack or break for a few other reasons, such as driving with a bad carrier bearing or overloading a vehicle in terms of weight, as well as a collision with another vehicle or even hitting a curb or pothole.
Is a cracked axle boot dangerous?
If the boot that seals the CV joint is damaged, the grease will leak out and contamination will set in, eventually causing the joint to wear out and fail. It is not safe to drive with a damaged CV joint. Look for some symptoms of a failing CV joint to have it repaired before it becomes unsafe to operate the vehicle.
Which is the best rear axle for a Jeep Wrangler?
The Dana 30 will only be found as a Jeep front axle while the Dana 35 will only be found as a rear axle on Wranglers. Dana 35 axles have earned a very poor reputation in the off-roading world, however, it is a great axle for stock Wranglers.
Why do Jeeps have different axles and differentials?
Stronger axles, different gear ratios, and even a tougher differential will help you tackle more difficult trails. Wranglers are known to have a terrain capable and rugged drivetrain. The solid axle design paired with an incredible 4WD system, provides Jeeps with a high degree of versatility and durability.
How are axles measured on a Wrangler model 44?
The non-Rubicon model 44s are the same length. Axle shafts with a u-joint in the center are measured from the center of the u-joint. Measuring front the center to the end of the shaft will get you the inner and outer axle lengths. C-clip axle shafts and semi-float axle shafts are measured slightly differently than the full-float shafts.
What kind of axle does a Wrangler Rubicon have?
Rubicon models come standard with a 4.10 rear gear ratio and also use a Dana 44 axle in the front with either a 3.73 or 4.10 gear ratio. The width of the axle shafts is 1.31 inches.