How much of a pain was it to replace the CV axle? The boot is paper thin but do you think the new half shaft is not up to par for the abuse that it will see?
How much of a pain was it to replace the CV axle? The boot is paper thin but do you think the new half shaft is not up to par for the abuse that it will see?
The CV axle was very easy to replace. I already had the brakes off along with the wheel bearing/hub so all I had to do was disconnect the sway bar end link from the lower control arm and disconnect the upper ball joint to allow the steering knuckle to swing forward. After that I just had to pop the cv axle out of the differential. Nothing to it at all. The new cv boots are very thin compared to stock. Definately not heavy duty at all. Even the metal bands that hold the boot on are no where near as HD as on the OEM cv's. Im not sure if it will take the abuse that it will see on my lifted XK. But it has a 3 year warranty so im not really worried about it.Originally Posted by Sal-XK
2007 4.7 Liter XK | Front Modified OME HD Lift | Rear 4" Superlift | JBA UCA's | Rusty's Rear Adjustable Track Bar | Rysty’s Adjustable Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms w/Heim Joints | Mickey Thompson Classic III 17x9 Wheels | 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs | Airflow Snorkel | Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler | Superchips Flashpaq | Mopar Skids | 4xGuard Belly Guard | American Rebel Rear Diff Cover | Rear Powertrax No-Slip | Front Electronic Locker | Rear Heat/AC Delete
I just replaced mine for the passanger side & getting to it wasn't an issue but a royal pain to get disconnected from the jeep. The replacement went in very quickly. Where did you get yours?
PJMJR508
(Happy Jeep)
I got mine from the local Napa. It was the only cv shaft in the area. I would have had to wait several days to get one from the dealer or anywhere else. It was only $59 + tax. Not bad but no where near as strong as the oem shaft. I had no problem getting the shaft out of the differential. It was actually a little harder to get the new one in all the way.
2007 4.7 Liter XK | Front Modified OME HD Lift | Rear 4" Superlift | JBA UCA's | Rusty's Rear Adjustable Track Bar | Rysty’s Adjustable Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms w/Heim Joints | Mickey Thompson Classic III 17x9 Wheels | 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs | Airflow Snorkel | Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler | Superchips Flashpaq | Mopar Skids | 4xGuard Belly Guard | American Rebel Rear Diff Cover | Rear Powertrax No-Slip | Front Electronic Locker | Rear Heat/AC Delete
Thanks man I've been wondering about these aftermarket half shafts the price seemed cheap now we know why.
They are very easy to replace though and with a 3 year warranty I guess you cant go wrong. If the boot rips or I break the cv it will be replaced for free.
2007 4.7 Liter XK | Front Modified OME HD Lift | Rear 4" Superlift | JBA UCA's | Rusty's Rear Adjustable Track Bar | Rysty’s Adjustable Upper and Lower Rear Control Arms w/Heim Joints | Mickey Thompson Classic III 17x9 Wheels | 315/70R17 Goodyear Duratracs | Airflow Snorkel | Flowmaster 40 Series Muffler | Superchips Flashpaq | Mopar Skids | 4xGuard Belly Guard | American Rebel Rear Diff Cover | Rear Powertrax No-Slip | Front Electronic Locker | Rear Heat/AC Delete
Ya I guess with that warranty it doesn't sound to bad but you will have to supply all the labor as well. The plus is if they are really weak you will get wicked fast at changing half shafts LOL. I've never had to do one myself so in a weird way I'm looking forward to one of mine breaking LOL. Did you need a new alignment after the change or no?
I got mine from napa as well, and paid I think 44 for it. Going back in was the easy part. lol Correct me if I am wrong, but isn't yours a QTII drivetrain? I don't know if it makes a difference because I have the QDII and the OEM was quoted from the stealership @ close to 250 for the half shaft. Also the replacement seemed quite stout. But we will see when I go back to TSF in Sept to do the same trail again to get my revenge. Thanks for the info again.
My last question is (for now) how do you like the JKS Swaybar disco's for the rear? also do you have the part # for them?
PJMJR508
(Happy Jeep)
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