Front Drive Shaft Update

[jvkintheusa]

All I can do is but a few replacement CVs and monitor the ones that are on there for any tears.

 

[jvkintheusa]

Just wanted to throw this out there and see what y'all are thinking: since I really only need four by four when I am going off road, could I just remove the front drive shaft, keep the center diff locked and attach it when I am going out on a off-road trip?

 

[Dokatd]

Just wanted to throw this out there and see what y'all are thinking: since I really only need four by four when I am going off road, could I just remove the front drive shaft, keep the center diff locked and attach it when I am going out on a off-road trip?

You will cause significant wear to your transfer case and potentially cause failure of your rear differential. I stress potentially as the diff should be more than fine, but you are adding a lot of extra stress and I am not sure yet how robust these axle truly are.

 

[LeftCoastOverland]

Yeah speaking with my maintenance manager yesterday the Ineos protocol now is to remove (or change) the O-ring from the breather to ensure pressure equalization.
Probably just worth it to add an extended breather kit.

I picked up my truck today, and had the details wrong, They Added an O-Ring, not removed, and cleaned up the breathers to allow for pressure equalization. Hopefully it helps, and stays clean.