Billet Sport S- Rubi Axle/T-Case Swap

[ChattVol]

Went on a nice midweek ride with a jlu on 40s and 38s with diesel. The diesel is impressive and 40" stt pros ran at 8psi with open diffs climbs the same obstacles I run in 37" milestars locked up at 12-13psi.

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[ChattVol]

I was inspecting under the jeep and saw the rear driveshaft boot was torn, but no leaking grease....must have bumped it on a ledge. @Moto_21 & @Roky Have you guys had this happen? I'm planning to keep truckin unless it starts having issues.

Also, the front flange is pretty bent with 29" extended front shocks...but still holding on with not much grease coming out...trying to avoid spending more $ on aftermarket shafts. If they start leaking grease or vibrating, I may throw on some takeoff stock shafts for cheap.

 

[Krondor]

I was inspecting under the jeep and saw the rear driveshaft boot was torn, but no leaking grease....must have bumped it on a ledge. @Moto_21 & @Roky Have you guys had this happen? I'm planning to keep truckin unless it starts having issues.

Also, the front flange is pretty bent with 29" extended front shocks...but still holding on with not much grease coming out...trying to avoid spending more $ on aftermarket shafts. If they start leaking grease or vibrating, I may throw on some takeoff stock shafts for cheap.

I think stock ones can be had for cheap. Check local shops for dumpster dive opportunities.

Trail Jeeps always has a few bits tossed in the bin.

So will you go 1310's or 1350's Adams Drive Shafts?

 

[Roky]

I was inspecting under the jeep and saw the rear driveshaft boot was torn, but no leaking grease....must have bumped it on a ledge. @Moto_21 & @Roky Have you guys had this happen? I'm planning to keep truckin unless it starts having issues.

Also, the front flange is pretty bent with 29" extended front shocks...but still holding on with not much grease coming out...trying to avoid spending more $ on aftermarket shafts. If they start leaking grease or vibrating, I may throw on some takeoff stock shafts for cheap.

Hey brother ... my front driveshaft did that to. No issues from it. And the rear, just keep an eye on it, should be ok as long it’s not loosing grease.

 

[ChattVol]

I think stock ones can be had for cheap. Check local shops for dumpster dive opportunities.

Trail Jeeps always has a few bits tossed in the bin.

So will you go 1310's or 1350's Adams Drive Shafts?

I can get stock driveshafts for close to free...would prob go that route if these have to be replaced. If I was buying aftermarket shafts, I'd prob go with Adams 1310 running 37s...they claim they're stronger than stock driveshafts, much smaller in diameter and about $200 less than 1350. If I was running 39s or 40s, I'd go 1350. I've wheeled 20+ times over 2 years on the stock shafts and they have made it this far...1310 should be plenty.

 

[Moto_21]

I was inspecting under the jeep and saw the rear driveshaft boot was torn, but no leaking grease....must have bumped it on a ledge. @Moto_21 & @Roky Have you guys had this happen? I'm planning to keep truckin unless it starts having issues.

Also, the front flange is pretty bent with 29" extended front shocks...but still holding on with not much grease coming out...trying to avoid spending more $ on aftermarket shafts. If they start leaking grease or vibrating, I may throw on some takeoff stock shafts for cheap.

Yeah my front one tore open right at that cv joint And was grinding so bad. Havent tore the Slip boot on the Rear yet, but that boot i wouldnt care at all if it was ripped open, wont hurt anything, just might be a little sticky trying to extend or retract after a few thousand miles from dirt getting in there

 

[Roky]

I can get stock driveshafts for close to free...would prob go that route if these have to be replaced. If I was buying aftermarket shafts, I'd prob go with Adams 1310 running 37s...they claim they're stronger than stock driveshafts, much smaller in diameter and about $200 less than 1350. If I was running 39s or 40s, I'd go 1350. I've wheeled 20+ times over 2 years on the stock shafts and they have made it this far...1310 should be plenty.

Yeah good idea.... I have 1310 in front for a year or so , works great. Still rocking stock in rear. Might do 1350 in rear when time comes.

 

[jdhunt0]

You mention using the AUX switches for your axles. Is there a way to make the OEM locker switches work or are you happy with what you have and have not looked at any other solutions?

Both of my boys go to high school in Chattanooga. We love the area and I have briefly looked for work there to move but have not found anything yet. I did not realize there were places to offroad there too. I am going to have to revisit the idea of relocating.

 

[ChattVol]

You mention using the AUX switches for your axles. Is there a way to make the OEM locker switches work or are you happy with what you have and have not looked at any other solutions?

Both of my boys go to high school in Chattanooga. We love the area and I have briefly looked for work there to move but have not found anything yet. I did not realize there were places to offroad there too. I am going to have to revisit the idea of relocating.

Adding OEM locker switches is a good bit more expensive bc you also need to buy the OEM dash interface, a new main wiring harness and software flash. I wanted to bypass the computer so I can use the lockers whenever I want.

Chattanooga is surrounded by mountains and is a great location for outdoor activities including wheelin. There's a large active community and it's easy to join group rides every weekend if you wanted. There are many fun spots within 45 min of downtown. Also, Windrock badge of , Stoney Lonesome and Beasly Knob are only 2 hours away.(6 jeep badge of honor trails at these places)

 

[jdhunt0]

Guess I better get back on Indeed.

 

[ChattVol]

Highly recommend watching the awesome youtube below of a recent ride at Black Bear Pass in Colorado...add this trail to the bucket list.

 

[Krondor]

That was a sketchy run in the rain.

Great views last time I was up. I’d do I again. Highly recommended.

 

[ChattVol]

That was a sketchy run in the rain.

Great views last time I was up. I’d do I again. Highly recommended.

Yeah....looked super sketchy with hail and boulders flying down the mountain side..

 

[c20040215]

I can maybe see a need for a rancho/Metalcloak front diff skid to protect the drain bolt if you rock crawl alot. In the rear, the pumpkin is made of thick cast steel....virtually impossible to do meaningful damage to it. IMHO, a rear diff skid isnt needed and Metalcloak did a good job marketing it. Look at the folks who wheel hard on YouTube...vast majority aren't running diff skids unless they're paid to run it.

I just did the Rubicon axles swap a few weeks ago, and my front axle is off of a 2020 Gladiator and I noticed the drain bolt is now recessed by 1/4 inch. The likelihood of it being damaged or knocked loose is now really low. I believe FAC and Dana fixed the issue.

 

[ChattVol]

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I just did the Rubicon axles swap a few weeks ago, and my front axle is off of a 2020 Gladiator and I noticed the drain bolt is now recessed by 1/4 inch. The likelihood of it being damaged or knocked loose is now really low. I believe FAC and Dana fixed the issue.

Interesting....I've read Gladiator rubicon front axle walls is 10 mm thick vs 7mm thick on the JL Rubicon. Maybe that is to recess the plug.

Gladiators also have larger front brakes than Wranglers. The rear axles seem to be the same strength with different shock locations. I assume it's largely to account for the 7000 lb tow rating on the gladiator.

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