Front Drive Shaft Update

[Mountain4x4]

Agile has a DC shaft, but it has bad harmonics at 70-72 and they have had the best result so far. When i eventually get ours back from the dealer I will report back on performance. But its bad enough that you have to talk to them directly before purchasing. Lots of amazing shops gave up. Again, angle.

Heavy Duty FRONT Driveshaft for INEOS Grenadier by Agile Offroad » Agile Offroad

Heavy Duty Front Drive Shaft for INEOS Grenadier by Agile Offroad. Our upgraded U-joint design eliminates boot tearing and improves range of motion.

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[Tom109]

The Agile drive shafts are U-joints, not DC at the t-case.

 

[Commodore]

It is not just a cheap boot and cup. It gets pinched because their is absolutely no margin in the angle. Simply towing did mine in with a bounce. A thicker boot may only get bound up more, same result. More clearance is needed, and for that angle change. I would prefer a 1350 ujoint, that is FAR more reliable and strong long term and better fits the Grenadiers design philosophy. Are the shafts strong enough? Seems so, but Jeep guys have issues with these CV joints even with correct angles. The bottom line is, with out changing the angle with the diff, its unlikely we will have a resolution. Keep in mind, bad harmonics happen to stock Grenadiers occasionally, and 100% with a tiny 1.2" lift, and continues with aftermarket driveshafts. Lift, no lift, we need SIGNICANTLY more clearance to avoid premature joint wear, bad harmonics and boot tears that lead to dangerous, catastrophic failures.

1350 isn’t the answer. Harmonics aside, the joint is passed its operating angle and the joint will wear prematurely. A DC 1350 just makes the shaft shorter and the angle worse.

 

[Mountain4x4]

Oh, I agree, just wont fall apart. I am thinking more of if the angle was fixed, I would prefer that type of joint.