What happens to the transfer case in a Jeep Wrangler?
The angles do not change in the same way: The front driveshaft’s transfer case joint angle becomes steeper while the rear slip yoke U-joint angle decreases. Shift linkage and console fit will suffer from the shift, too.
What kind of suspension lift does YJ Wrangler have?
There is parts cost and labor involved with the SYE installation and the new CV-type rear driveshaft. The front driveshaft already has a CV-type joint at the transfer case. As for joint angles, you are limited at the front axle by the need to set the correct axle caster angle for proper steering and handling.
What do drive shafts do in a Jeep Wrangler?
Drive shafts are simple devices that are used to transmit force to other mechanical components in your Jeep Wrangler YJ. As rugged and durable as the part may be, it is not designed for unpaved terrain. Bumpy trails replete with natural obstacles can put an incredible amount of stress on the Jeep Wrangler YJ driveshaft and u joints.
Are there any problems with Jeep YJ driveshafts?
As rugged and durable as the part may be, it is not designed for unpaved terrain. Bumpy trails replete with natural obstacles can put an incredible amount of stress on the Jeep Wrangler YJ driveshaft and u joints. It is even possible for them to bend, come loose, or crack.
What should I do about my Wrangler YJ drive shaft?
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The angles do not change in the same way: The front driveshaft’s transfer case joint angle becomes steeper while the rear slip yoke U-joint angle decreases. Shift linkage and console fit will suffer from the shift, too.
Where is output shaft seal on transfer case?
The output shaft seal rides on the yoke sleeve and the sleeve is stationary (it does not move laterally). The two-piece drive shaft with a front yoke slides onto the output shaft of a transfer case. The output shaft seal rides on the front yoke and is in constant contact with the yoke as it moves laterally during driving conditions.
There is parts cost and labor involved with the SYE installation and the new CV-type rear driveshaft. The front driveshaft already has a CV-type joint at the transfer case. As for joint angles, you are limited at the front axle by the need to set the correct axle caster angle for proper steering and handling.