That joint that your referring to is called a Rzeppa joint and it’s absolute garbage. When you lift a JKU anything more then like 3”, or if you just have a lot of suspension travel then that front driveshaft is known to blow easily. Good that you found a quick and easy replacement though. Adams is my go to.
Thought I would share this! When I decided to get into overlanding a number of years ago, my intention was to buy a JK Rubicon. But after 6 months of analyzing that Jeep, I could not buy one because they’re constantly breaking down. Even my neighbors with JKs all got rid of them. I bought a Toyota FJ Cruiser in 2022 and have not had any problems with it - buy a Toyota!
@@wheelinoutwest My wife and I were just in Ouray last month to attend the Rocky Mountain Toyota Roundup and fell in love with that area. We were in Montross for dinner and wow what a clean city; really impressed!
That joint that your referring to is called a Rzeppa joint and it’s absolute garbage. When you lift a JKU anything more then like 3”, or if you just have a lot of suspension travel then that front driveshaft is known to blow easily.
Good that you found a quick and easy replacement though. Adams is my go to.
Thanks, I couldent recall the name. I was really surprised o Reillys had entire drivelines in stock!
Thought I would share this! When I decided to get into overlanding a number of years ago, my intention was to buy a JK Rubicon. But after 6 months of analyzing that Jeep, I could not buy one because they’re constantly breaking down. Even my neighbors with JKs all got rid of them. I bought a Toyota FJ Cruiser in 2022 and have not had any problems with it - buy a Toyota!
I hear ya, but we bought this Jeep new in 2015, and plan to keep it indefinitely, we get attached to things.
@@wheelinoutwest My wife and I were just in Ouray last month to attend the Rocky Mountain Toyota Roundup and fell in love with that area. We were in Montross for dinner and wow what a clean city; really impressed!
Remember Rob: Happy wife/ Happy life! Give Lydia what she wants. Lol
😂 yep! I am tearing the car down anyway, might as well swap axle!
Most local guys can get you a new shaft in 1-2 days
Adam’s ships next day..
Buy a cam
Position sensor. It’s going to go any time…
That’s a good point, I was just surprised oreillys carries entire drivelines! Thanks for the heads up on the sensor.
Trailhero??
Maybe, the only problem is we never got a camp spot, are you going?
@@wheelinoutwest yes I will be there! I’m staying at the sand hollow resort.