Front Drive Shaft Update

[Commodore]

I notice the Ranger has an external boot.

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Would this be more durable?

There must have some reason that Ford decided to do it differently.

Edit, it had momentarily escaped me that the Ranger and its derivatives have independent front suspension.. So the CV joints aren't doing much.

What you are looking at is a plunge style CV. Notice how deep the cup is at the end. It will be run at the pinion end so the grease doesn’t run out of the CV joint.

 

[[ Adam ]]

Possibly broken driveshaft induced fire reported. This guy had the Owl 4.5 inch lift

https://www.reddit.com/r/ineosgrenadier/comments/1psti6f/fire

View: https://www.reddit.com/r/ineosgrenadier/comments/1psti6f/fire/

 

[Logsplitter]

Possibly broken driveshaft induced fire reported. This guy had the Owl 4.5 inch lift

https://www.reddit.com/r/ineosgrenadier/comments/1psti6f/fire

View: https://www.reddit.com/r/ineosgrenadier/comments/1psti6f/fire/

4.5” lift . If it is the prop it’s no wonder.

 

[Shopkeep]

4.5” lift . If it is the prop it’s no wonder.

That's not a lift. That's a lift!

 

[Krabby]

That's not a lift. That's a lift!

 

[Tazzieman]

That's not a lift. That's a lift!

Clayton's portal axle ;<)

 

[Mountain4x4]

That is what mine looked like, molten lava. I was surprised nothing caught fire or the seals in the tcase were not destroyed. That Owl lift is awesome, cant wait to install one they designed some amazing stuff.

 

[Shoogs]

If that’s 4.5 inches I feel a lot better about myself…

 

[outono]

I dont believe the OP confirmed it was 4.5", he just said he had an Owl lift. It could be 2.5", which is also a common height for failures.

 

[Mountain4x4]

Its 4.5" for 37s.

 

[Tenac]

If I read that reddit post correctly sounds like the OP bought it used with the lift already on it??

 

[Ovrland Bill]

Possibly broken driveshaft induced fire reported. This guy had the Owl 4.5 inch lift

https://www.reddit.com/r/ineosgrenadier/comments/1psti6f/fire

View: https://www.reddit.com/r/ineosgrenadier/comments/1psti6f/fire/

“Another revolting development” (from the old Life of Riley TV Show)

 

[[ Adam ]]

I dont believe the OP confirmed it was 4.5", he just said he had an Owl lift. It could be 2.5", which is also a common height for failures.

He confirmed 4 inch a few hours ago. I was premature in citing it, it was not confirmed when I posted.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ineosgrenadier/s/ZXP8GjciaY

 

[outono]

He confirmed 4 inch a few hours ago. I was premature in citing it, it was not confirmed when I posted.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ineosgrenadier/s/ZXP8GjciaY

Just saw that too. Yikes.

I just got a quote from Sierra Ineos for a new driveshaft. $2,074 installed. $1,350 for the part alone. I opted to just get the part and will install myself given the labor costs are outrageous.

 

[[ Adam ]]

Just saw that too. Yikes.

I just got a quote from Sierra Ineos for a new driveshaft. $2,074 installed. $1,350 for the part alone. I opted to just get the part and will install myself given the labor costs are outrageous.

Be sure to get replacement bolts there one time use torque to yield, dealers should be able to give you the details.

 

[Clark Kent]

Be sure to get replacement bolts there one time use torque to yield, dealers should be able to give you the details.

Procedure here.

Post in thread 'Front Drive Shaft Update' https://www.theineosforum.com/threads/front-drive-shaft-update.12418127/post-1333365566