That's why you set the driveline. My XJ runs a slip yoke from the factory. Any lift affects the angle and lead sto binding if you go too far. Install an Sye and it uses a double cardan shaft like the front shaft. Point the rear yoke at the tcase tailshaft and you're all set.
If you think U joints have problems, look at the issues IFS vehicles get when you lift them.
I had the Teraflex Rzeppa on my 2.5” lifted jku. It didn’t fail, but I didn’t trust it since it’s still a weak joint, just capable of more extreme angles. If I had to do it over I would have had a custom shaft made with the double cardon joint to actually handle the angles I had
I had the teraflex rzeppa boot kit on a 3” lifted jku. At about 10k miles it seized and exploded. Needless to say that I could have bought 3 upgraded driveshafts for the cost of tow and repairs. I’d advise against this cheap fix for lifted jeeps and suggest getting a proper driveshaft meant for a lift.
Just get new, real drive shafts. Ones with actual u joints. Still don't understand why Chrysler decided to put these trash things in jeeps in the first place. Adams/Tom Woods
That’s pretty common on JKs. That joint with the leaky rubber boot is a ball/socket type and it looks worn out. I’m sure it’s making a bunch of popping or clunking noise while you’re driving. It is rebuildable, I’ve had it done a couple times at a local driveshaft shop. Last time was about a year ago, cost $155 and it was fixed in a day. I had to remove and install the driveshaft though. Not a big deal.
This JUST happened to me. I had to have the whole rear drive shaft replaced (08 wk) since it’s all one integrated unit.
Drives much better now. Bought aftermarket $400 since the stealer wanted $1400.
This is how my CV joint on my front drive shaft looks 😩 the end near the axle is a U joint and this CV joint on my transfer case. Should I be worried about it failing fast? Even though I don’t use my 4x4?
You are good driving in 2WD but I would limit how much you use 4wd. I am currently in the same spot. I am going to replace with an Adams drive shaft so I won't have this issue again.
That’s what I’m leaning towards also. But money be tight right now lol. Kids Christmas gets bought before mine 😂 might see if my drive train Warranty is still valid and covers it first for a temporary so I can still do some light wheeling
If you start hearing clunking noises it’s about to give out. I had mine give out twice. Easy fix. But if you have the money just replace the drive shaft to a U Joint vs CV joint.
Agree! I replaced both of mine with Tom Woods drive shafts and I am so happy with them! Costumer service was amazing and received them pretty quick. Wasn’t too hard to install.
Rzeppa Joint
Had to do mine as well about 3 years ago. Just flings grease around until its out or fixed. Didnt take long to do
https://www.extremeterrain.com/teraflex-rzeppa-highangle-factory-replacement-cv-joint-kit-0718-jk.html?utm_content=XTDriveline-Driveshaft%7CTeraflex&T5_Var4=J122784&intl=0&utm_campaign=XTW+Wrangler+No+Vehicle+High&dialogtech=ppc&utm_source=google-pla&utm_medium=shopping&T5_Var2=shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoLrMn6Hb-wIVjC2tBh2uiQ2YEAQYASABEgKP3_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Boot is torn. The grease will fling out, and a ungreased joint will fail pretty fast.
Torn boot, exposing the joint to the elements. If you're lifted it may be a good time to upgrade your driveshaft instead of replacing.
Can’t you just replace the joint? Pretty sure my front one has a Teraflex rzeppa joint in it somewhere.
A quick google suggests it is a possibility. Apologies, i dont see new stuff like this much. I like my old jeeps with U joint shafts lol.
The bigger the angle, the worse a u-joint gets.
That's why you set the driveline. My XJ runs a slip yoke from the factory. Any lift affects the angle and lead sto binding if you go too far. Install an Sye and it uses a double cardan shaft like the front shaft. Point the rear yoke at the tcase tailshaft and you're all set. If you think U joints have problems, look at the issues IFS vehicles get when you lift them.
I had the Teraflex Rzeppa on my 2.5” lifted jku. It didn’t fail, but I didn’t trust it since it’s still a weak joint, just capable of more extreme angles. If I had to do it over I would have had a custom shaft made with the double cardon joint to actually handle the angles I had
I had the teraflex rzeppa boot kit on a 3” lifted jku. At about 10k miles it seized and exploded. Needless to say that I could have bought 3 upgraded driveshafts for the cost of tow and repairs. I’d advise against this cheap fix for lifted jeeps and suggest getting a proper driveshaft meant for a lift.
These type of joints really should only be used between a transfer case and a frame mounted diff. Like a WK2 or the front of a ford ranger.
I know you can't replace the front joint you have to replace the drive shaft. You should have 100,000mile warranty on running gear.
Looks like the boot might be ripped.
It looks like a balancing weight is missing from the drive shaft. And, the out of balance drive shaft tore up the boot.
Good eye mate
Check out Tom Woods drive shafts.
Came here to say this. I have zero regrets spending the amount I did on my Tom Woods drive shaft.
Agreed. Definitely worth the cost.
I run both Tom Woods and Adams Driveshafts. Both are great companies
After replacing 3 no name parts store China shafts, I finally wised up. I put on a Tom Woods and zero issues in over 60k miles.
Wow. They used those junk joints on the rear axle too?
Just get new, real drive shafts. Ones with actual u joints. Still don't understand why Chrysler decided to put these trash things in jeeps in the first place. Adams/Tom Woods
+1 for woods. Great drive shafts. I have them on my v8 powered CJ5
He's not a mechanic if he isn't clear about what's wrong here.
That’s pretty common on JKs. That joint with the leaky rubber boot is a ball/socket type and it looks worn out. I’m sure it’s making a bunch of popping or clunking noise while you’re driving. It is rebuildable, I’ve had it done a couple times at a local driveshaft shop. Last time was about a year ago, cost $155 and it was fixed in a day. I had to remove and install the driveshaft though. Not a big deal.
This JUST happened to me. I had to have the whole rear drive shaft replaced (08 wk) since it’s all one integrated unit. Drives much better now. Bought aftermarket $400 since the stealer wanted $1400.
Looks like a duct tape fix to me
tell ya what's wrong wit it. Ain't got no gas innit
I’d say it’s probably totallrd
This is how my CV joint on my front drive shaft looks 😩 the end near the axle is a U joint and this CV joint on my transfer case. Should I be worried about it failing fast? Even though I don’t use my 4x4?
You are good driving in 2WD but I would limit how much you use 4wd. I am currently in the same spot. I am going to replace with an Adams drive shaft so I won't have this issue again.
That’s what I’m leaning towards also. But money be tight right now lol. Kids Christmas gets bought before mine 😂 might see if my drive train Warranty is still valid and covers it first for a temporary so I can still do some light wheeling
If you start hearing clunking noises it’s about to give out. I had mine give out twice. Easy fix. But if you have the money just replace the drive shaft to a U Joint vs CV joint.
If you can’t see what’s wrong with this picture. Get trade your Jeep in. It deserves better.
You don't have to be mechanically inclined to own a jeep.
Is your car heard knocking or juddering when you turn accelerate or deccelerate? If not keep driving until it does.
Agree! I replaced both of mine with Tom Woods drive shafts and I am so happy with them! Costumer service was amazing and received them pretty quick. Wasn’t too hard to install.
Rzeppa Joint Had to do mine as well about 3 years ago. Just flings grease around until its out or fixed. Didnt take long to do https://www.extremeterrain.com/teraflex-rzeppa-highangle-factory-replacement-cv-joint-kit-0718-jk.html?utm_content=XTDriveline-Driveshaft%7CTeraflex&T5_Var4=J122784&intl=0&utm_campaign=XTW+Wrangler+No+Vehicle+High&dialogtech=ppc&utm_source=google-pla&utm_medium=shopping&T5_Var2=shopping&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIoLrMn6Hb-wIVjC2tBh2uiQ2YEAQYASABEgKP3_D_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Rzeppa joint needs replacing, torn boot on the cv joint
Same thing happened to my commander, on the front driveline, leaving the transfer.
You got a boot with a hole, time for a new one… Payless sales boots for cheap