Is the front drive shaft the same on a Jeep Wrangler?
Those extra 20.6” of wheel base have a dramatic impact when it comes to stance, handling, lift modification, and most importantly, driveshafts. The front half of the Jeep is the same between both models, therefore the length of the front drive shaft and angles when the Jeep is lifted are all the same.
When do I need to upgrade my Wrangler’s drive shaft?
An exhaust spacer can be used to provide enough clearance, but a new thinner drive shaft is often a better solution. A stock driveshaft may actually rip free of the transfer case output or differential input such as when clambering over obstacles like rock slabs, steep stream banks, or large boulders when the suspension “stretches.”
What causes a driveshaft on a wrangler to break?
An inadequate driveshaft can break some time after the stress has been applied too, Material fatigue adds up during wheeling, causing fractures that later prompt the shaft to snap even under light driving loads.
How often should I Grease my Jeep Wrangler driveshaft?
Greasing the front end driveshaft and running your Jeep in 4-wheel drive at least 30 minutes monthly slows front driveshaft wear even if you usually use 2-wheel drive. Installing an aftermarket performance shaft prepares the way for adding a lift kit at a later date. So What’s the Difference Between Two-Door & Four-Door JKs?
Why is my Jeep Wrangler grinding in 4 wheel drive?
This is because when you are driving in 2H on a dry pavement or highway you don’t engage the front driveshaft. Might be a good idea to inspect your front CV joints as well. There are a few possible which causes of the grinding noise when 4-wheel drive is engaged as well as when attempting to shift into 4-wheel drive from 2H mode.
How does 4 wheel drive work in Jeep Wrangler?
Engaging 4-wheel drive while driving essentially locks the front and rear driveshaft’s together while one is spinning at a few thousand RPM’s and the other is stationary. In this instance, one of two things happen.
What does it mean when your Jeep slows down?
I’ve had this Jeep since new, and it just feels like something is holding it back while in drive. As soon as I let off the gas, it slows down and the whole time it hums. It’s not LOUD, but it’s something that wasn’t there before a few weeks ago. I’m starting to suspect something with my transmission.
What causes Jeep Wrangler to slip out of 4WD mode?
If your have recently installed a body lift on your Wrangler, it could result in your 4WD linkage being too short and not engaging fully, and cause it slip out of 4WD mode. The Body Lift kit usually includes a T-case shifter relocation bracket that “drops” the pivot point for the shifter down, which solves this problem.
Those extra 20.6” of wheel base have a dramatic impact when it comes to stance, handling, lift modification, and most importantly, driveshafts. The front half of the Jeep is the same between both models, therefore the length of the front drive shaft and angles when the Jeep is lifted are all the same.
Greasing the front end driveshaft and running your Jeep in 4-wheel drive at least 30 minutes monthly slows front driveshaft wear even if you usually use 2-wheel drive. Installing an aftermarket performance shaft prepares the way for adding a lift kit at a later date. So What’s the Difference Between Two-Door & Four-Door JKs?
An inadequate driveshaft can break some time after the stress has been applied too, Material fatigue adds up during wheeling, causing fractures that later prompt the shaft to snap even under light driving loads.
An exhaust spacer can be used to provide enough clearance, but a new thinner drive shaft is often a better solution. A stock driveshaft may actually rip free of the transfer case output or differential input such as when clambering over obstacles like rock slabs, steep stream banks, or large boulders when the suspension “stretches.”
When do I need to replace my Wrangler’s driveshaft?
You can test for severe wear by accessing the driveshaft and seeing if there is play in it other than in the joints. If the driveshaft can be moved (other than where it’s designed to move at the joints), then it is severely worn and needs to be replaced.
Why are there no grease fittings on my Wrangler?
Typically, stock Wrangler driveshafts have no grease fittings. This means there is no way to slow down wear, or to expel grit from the interior workings of the joints after wheeling in dusty, muddy, or sandy conditions.
Can a double Cardan CV drive be installed on a wrangler?
This fact clearly shows the timeliness of installing an aftermarket shaft matched to the lift height of your lift kit. A double Cardan CV driveshaft matches up to both a Wrangler with a slip yoke eliminator installed, and to Jeeps with a fixed flange transfer case output.
You can test for severe wear by accessing the driveshaft and seeing if there is play in it other than in the joints. If the driveshaft can be moved (other than where it’s designed to move at the joints), then it is severely worn and needs to be replaced.
Where are the U-joints on a Jeep Wrangler TJ?
There are actually seven u-joints on our TJs, two on the axle shafts and five on the front / rear driveshafts. The factory u-joint on standard (non Rubicon models) is a Spicer 5-297. A highly recommended upgrade is the Spicer 5-760x which is sealed and a stronger, more durable direct replacement.
Typically, stock Wrangler driveshafts have no grease fittings. This means there is no way to slow down wear, or to expel grit from the interior workings of the joints after wheeling in dusty, muddy, or sandy conditions.