Front Drive Shaft Issues

[jadmt]

https://teraflex.com/jl-jt-factory-replacement-cv-joint-kit-high-angle-rzeppa.html

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[bobchadwickga]

@JeepCares reached out to me today and arranged a rental car while they look for a driveshaft.

 

[Stan B]

Any 4x4 shop will probably have a bin full of used Mopar driveshafts if you need one until the warranty one is available. If you don't plan to use 4wd in the near future, I would just have it removed until a new one is available.

Yeah, eBay is full of takeoffs. One such example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/306766673328

 

[flick2614]

Why are you replacing crap with crap? Get an Adams front driveshaft (currently in stock) and live happy.

 

[kah.mun.rah]

Why are you replacing crap with crap? Get an Adams front driveshaft (currently in stock) and live happy.

It’s replacing broken crap with free crap. If it’s free, why replace it with an expensive polished turd?

 

[ASSFROW]

If he installs a double cardan shaft he will have driveline vibes unless he installs adjustable control arms and adjusts caster to shit levels. He does not have FAD and has the 4Auto option.

 

[Maverick909]

really simple fix...check out an aftermarket drive line

 

[flick2614]

It replacing broken crap with free crap. If it’s free, why replace it with an expensive polished turd?

You said it yourself, it’s still just crap. And I wouldn’t relate a double cardan driveshaft to a polished turd; it’s a long term fix to the temporary OEM drive shaft. Why take a chance on stock shit stranding you somewhere?

 

[WillysMeow]

https://teraflex.com/jl-jt-factory-replacement-cv-joint-kit-high-angle-rzeppa.html

This is what I'd do, even if you have to pay for yourself.

Or this and then use the Teraflex joints to fix your original shaft to keep as a spare.

Yeah, eBay is full of takeoffs. One such example: https://www.ebay.com/itm/306766673328

 

[kah.mun.rah]

You said it yourself, it’s still just crap. And I wouldn’t relate a double cardan driveshaft to a polished turd; it’s a long term fix to the temporary OEM drive shaft. Why take a chance on stock shit stranding you somewhere?

As long as you can get a free replacement and you don’t have the upgrades to require a HD shaft, why spend the money now? If the OEM isn’t under warranty and you have to replace it, then yes, consider investing in something better. Wranglers are 4WD. A bad front drive shaft isn’t going to leave you stranded, it will just limit you to 2WD.

 

[bobchadwickga]

As long as you can get a free replacement and you don’t have the upgrades to require a HD shaft, why spend the money now? If the OEM isn’t under warranty and you have to replace it, then yes, consider investing in something better. Wranglers are 4WD. A bad front drive shaft isn’t going to leave you stranded, it will just limit you to 2WD.

You and I are thinking along the same lines. If the part still isn’t available around the 1st, I’ll probably order the Adams drive shaft. I’m supposed to be in Ouray on the 16th.

 

[flick2614]

As long as you can get a free replacement and you don’t have the upgrades to require a HD shaft, why spend the money now? If the OEM isn’t under warranty and you have to replace it, then yes, consider investing in something better. Wranglers are 4WD. A bad front drive shaft isn’t going to leave you stranded, it will just limit you to 2WD.

Buuuttttt he literally can’t get the OEM driveshaft. So he’s living that 2wd life at the mercy of the dealer. Don't know about you but I bought a Jeep for the 4wd.

And if you can get home on a trail in 2wd you are not on a trail, you are on a dirt road my friend. I may have a different philosophy than you but I’m building my Jeep to get me places a Honda Civic can’t, and home again. If an OEM component fails (under warranty or not) I’m not replacing it with the same part that failed the first time around.

 

[JeepCares]

@JeepCares reached out to me today and arranged a rental car while they look for a driveshaft.

If you ever have any additional questions or concerns for the duration of your case, please let us know via PM. Thank you.

Gia
Jeep Cares

 

[bobchadwickga]

If you ever have any additional questions or concerns for the duration of your case, please let us know via PM. Thank you.

Gia
Jeep Cares

Thanks. I plan to follow back up with them this Friday.

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