Rubicon X only 4-auto Transfer Case?

[Ratbert]

on Jeeps, if you rip a CV boot you have to replace the whole axle. No such problems with the simple ujoint thats fully serviceable.

You have to replace the whole axle???

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[JLfromCA]

You have to replace the whole axle???

yes , the whole axle shaft. Not the axle housing. You can’t just buy a replacement CV boot.

 

[ecidiego]

The only potential issues I've heard mentioned on the 4-auto equipped Jeeps is the FAD (front axle disconnect) being a weak point in the front axle. But you can do a FAD delete if you wanted.

Every JL and JT has the FAD. 4 auto is irrelevant.

 

[Overkill]

Every JL and JT has the FAD. 4 auto is irrelevant.

You mean 2 piece axle, not FAD?

 

[PotterJLUR]

Also the 4 auto has rubber CV brackets and the non auto has beefy U-brackets. Both work, but I've heard the auto joints are more prone to catch a stick or rock and cause damage where the bulkier U-joint can tank a hit better.

All 2024's have cv style axles fyi

 

[PotterJLUR]

Every JL and JT has the FAD. 4 auto is irrelevant.

That is incorrect they have done away with the fad on most of the 2024's

 

[Rubi6mt]

All 2024's have cv style axles fyi

Interesting, I wonder why the change, maybe to simplify the manufacturering orocess with just one option.

 

[autotragic]

No, it's a completely different transfer case. A TAZER can't change the fact is uses wearable clutch plates (as opposed to gears) to lock the front and rear axles.

Tazer can force RWD on the auto Tcase which means you aren't wearing out the clutches needlessly.

 

[jmann2380]

Not if you have a manual. My 24 X has the standard transfer case. Thought it would come with Auto 4H Auto tcase.

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