Front drive shaft broken

[NQ94]

When I made my loop mount bracket I left a 4-hole tab so I have somewhere to mount a camera, or a laser thermometer, if I want to observe the CV during operation.

Maybe some electronics whiz in the aftermarket can come with a solution to monitor CV joints.

 

[Tom109]

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Donno. Seems crazy that you would need a digital screen up constantly to monitor tcase temp for excessive heat when driving. So much for using CarPlay.

You should try the Off-Road screens. I've pretty much cut the CarPlay cord and mostly use other screens unless I need active mapping.

 

[Asnes]

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You should try the Off-Road screens. I've pretty much cut the CarPlay cord and mostly use other screens unless I need active mapping.

Yes I do use them to check tire pressures, gearbox / case temps when towing and they are good. But I have CarPlay up 99% of the time for on-road/offroad maps and music

 

[HereinDaRockies]

Why would the tcase temperature provide insight into the front shaft’s cv condition ?

 

[Mountain4x4]

By the time the tcase registered the heat, you need a fire extinguisher handy. Everyone should add a fire extinguisher to these trucks.

 

[Dokatd]

By the time the tcase registered the heat, you need a fire extinguisher handy. Everyone should add a fire extinguisher to these trucks.

Well answered!!

 

[Dokatd]

Why would the tcase temperature provide insight into the front shaft’s cv condition ?

The theory is that the CV is mechanically connected to the T-case and that acts to a degree as a heat sink for the CV. But the reality is you won't see any appreciable change in temp and what you do see will be too late.

 

[Ovrland Bill]

Maybe some electronics whiz in the aftermarket can come with a solution to monitor CV joints.
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I’ll take two! (Can I get a “suitable for framing” photo of this ‘fix’ to put on my dashboard, so that I will feel better for now?)

 

[pmatusov]

I’ll take two! (Can I get a “suitable for framing” photo of this ‘fix’ to put on my dashboard, so that I will feel better for now?)

IR sensor: $2.41. Circuit to turn the yellow/red LEDs on: another $10 in parts.
The diff end is super easy to mount on most aftermarket skidplates covering the pinion. The T-case end can be mounted on the transfer case crossmember.

 

[Zimm]

You mean we need to add electronic tech to the car we bought to be low on electronic tech?

 

[Ovrland Bill]

IR sensor: $2.41. Circuit to turn the yellow/red LEDs on: another $10 in parts.
The diff end is super easy to mount on most aftermarket skidplates covering the pinion. The T-case end can be mounted on the transfer case crossmember.

I sense a new product getting ready!

 

[Tazzieman]

I sense a new product getting ready!

Followed by FOMO

 

[HereinDaRockies]

The theory is that the CV is mechanically connected to the T-case and that acts to a degree as a heat sink for the CV. But the reality is you won't see any appreciable change in temp and what you do see will be too late.

lol what!?

 

[HereinDaRockies]

Pending a permanent fix, would periodic (or constant) monitoring of the Transfer Case temperature (on the Offroad display) provide any early warning of a failure such as this?

lol just don’t lift then. Get a jeep you if want to crawl rocks that badly or want that tall stance…