FAD Delete

[Beowulf]

Any seen a Front Axle Disconnect delete yet? Solid shaft replacement? Etc?

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[WXman]

That type of stuff is coming, but it'll be a while. The aftermarket is trying to catch up. There's not much of anything out there for JL yet.

 

[Beowulf]

I just talked to RCV. They are working on it, but don't have an ETA yet.

 

[intentsrig]

My plan is to run it until it becomes an actual problem. I like the idea of it and keeping wear/ tear down on the front end. Ring gear/ driveshaft/ isn’t spinning. Only the stub shafts.

I don’t see a reason to remove it. None of my buddies ever had issue with the vacuum version on their rigs back in the day. Just a simple shift fork and huge spline collar. No big deal.

 

[WXman]

I can't visualize in my head how the differential could remain still and not spin with the driver side axle shaft being one solid piece. Seems like the spider gears or something would have to be spinning constantly which would be even worse for the diff. I'm going to have to find a model online that helps visualize this.

 

[D60]

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Who's running FAD delete?

I'm seriously considering it...any problems on the highway? I've presently got the MetalCloak front CV d/s and just wondering about noise/harmonics.

I'll have to go take a drive in 4hi at highway speeds to get a feel for it. I've already got a Tazer so the electronic side is easily handled

 

[Moto_21]

Necrothreading via search.....

Who's running FAD delete?

I'm seriously considering it...any problems on the highway? I've presently got the MetalCloak front CV d/s and just wondering about noise/harmonics.

I'll have to go take a drive in 4hi at highway speeds to get a feel for it. I've already got a Tazer so the electronic side is easily handled

I have the rcv with fad delete. No vibes or problem for me. Roky does too with aftermarket driveshaft and his is just fine as well

 

[intentsrig]

Necrothreading via search.....

Who's running FAD delete?

I'm seriously considering it...any problems on the highway? I've presently got the MetalCloak front CV d/s and just wondering about noise/harmonics.

I'll have to go take a drive in 4hi at highway speeds to get a feel for it. I've already got a Tazer so the electronic side is easily handled

I run the UD44 which has no FAD. No issues at any speed. Disabled the electronics side with the tazer. No issues with that either.

 

[D60]

I run the UD44 which has no FAD. No issues at any speed. Disabled the electronics side with the tazer. No issues with that either.

Pardon my ignorance but the UD44 does not have lockouts at the wheel hubs, I'm assuming?

 

[intentsrig]

Pardon my ignorance but the UD44 does not have lockouts at the wheel hubs, I'm assuming?

Nope, it just has the same unit bearings as the regular 30/44. I wish they had put some lockable hubs on it! That would have been sweet. It did come with new chromoly shafts w/ 1410 U-joints.

 

[D60]

Alright, I appreciate the replies from everyone thus far.

I'm having a hard time seeing any downside to a FAD delete on the JL (mileage doesn't much concern me and alleged wear on front end parts doesn't make sense to me as the rear has to spin 100% of the time)

I run around with my '11 SuperDuty hubs locked 95% of the time so I can have 4wd at a moment's notice (fortunately it didn't get the shitty vacuum "auto" hubs!), even on long road trips

 

[Solidaxle]

When ready I’m going old school. FAD delete with lock out hubs. Best of both worlds.

 

[D60]

When ready I’m going old school. FAD delete with lock out hubs. Best of both worlds.

How are you planning to get manual lockouts?

But yeah, definitely best of both worlds. Too bad old stuff is now an "upgrade"

 

[intentsrig]

How are you planning to get manual lockouts?

But yeah, definitely best of both worlds. Too bad old stuff is now an "upgrade"

Teraflex made a conversion for the JK 44. Not sure about the quality of it or if they’ll make JL version.

 

[Solidaxle]

How are you planning to get manual lockouts?

But yeah, definitely best of both worlds. Too bad old stuff is now an "upgrade"

I spoke with Dynatrac at the off road expo and they said I could do it now but have to change knuckles ? I’m going to wait a little bit and see what develops in the aftermarket. I might just pop the housing out have them change the long side tube to solid and 1 piece axle add lockout hubs. But I’m also thinking about maybe just changing the whole axle assembly and selling the factory Rubicon front. Dynatrac not cheap. You’re totally right it’s sad that we have to use old stuff and old ideas. I want the same set up my 79 bronco had LOL

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