Ohhh no.

[Sean L]

It's not a 4x4, look at the front axle.

Or rather, lack of....

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[KDB]

Or rather, lack of....

Agreed, it looks minuscule but still appears to have a front diff? But know that you have me thinking about it I guess even a 4 x 2 would need a front differential on a solid axle to allow for independent wheel spin, correct? Or am I missing something else?

 

[Sean L]

Agreed, it looks minuscule but still appears to have a front diff? But know that you have me thinking about it I guess even a 4 x 2 would need a front differential on a solid axle to allow for independent wheel spin, correct? Or am I missing something else?

I don't know the exact mechanics of the front of a 4x2 Wrangler, but there shouldn't be anything connecting the front wheels to each other. Its probably just a metal tube in place of an axle with no drive line components so it can use the same suspension as the other wranglers.

 

[fat_head]

I hope he has a light bar. It would make a perfect ending to this story.

 

[cbrenthus]

4x2s do have a beam connecting the front two wheels. It's much easier to put a dummy axle in place of the true axle so that all of the hardware lines up, then re engineer the entire front of the vehicle. I know my 2003 FWD sentra had a beam "axle" in the rear connecting both wheels. A beam axle is just that, a beam, and both wheels are bolted to the ends but they are not connected to each other as far as movement. Here is a link to a 4x2 XJ front beam, I'm sure the wranglers have something similar:

https://www.ebay.com/itm/00-01-Jeep...eam-NO-ABS-J12-/292995108861?oid=362549265840

I checked out an old pic of my JKU passenger side, no trail rated badge, and I don't think I removed them, so I believe that.

 

[Arterius2]

I checked out an old pic of my JKU passenger side, no trail rated badge, and I don't think I removed them, so I believe that.

LOL a 4x2 wrangler should have a mall-rated badge.

 

[InvertedLogic]

Agreed, it looks minuscule but still appears to have a front diff? But know that you have me thinking about it I guess even a 4 x 2 would need a front differential on a solid axle to allow for independent wheel spin, correct? Or am I missing something else?

Nope, the wheel just spins on the wheel bearing, no need to connect the two wheels. This axle is called a beam axle. You see a similar set up on most semi trucks.

 

[Andy2434]

WTF!? . . .

 

[word302]

No! It CAN'T be!!!!! This is embarrassing!!

It must be a setup.

Even if it were a 4wd delete (or whatever you call it) the other rear wheel should have turned too!

You need a better understanding of how differentials work.

 

[JC7]

Moab edition

 

[HendersonJL]

You need a better understanding of how differentials work.

Got it! @Sean L did say it!!

 

[AbeWay]

First thing I'm planning on doing is installing a rear diff lock. Would solve this problem quick.

 

[Pig-Pen]

*sigh* some peoples kids

 

[Niteshooter]

It does look like there is a front diff. Which begs the question why did he not shift it into 4wd.....

 

[Niteshooter]

Moab edition

Didn't see that coming....

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