We Install RCV Performance Axles on Our Jeep Wrangler JLU Rubicon!
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
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Decided to go a slightly different route for this install video, especially since we had the amazing help from the technicians over at Baertrax. I chose to focus a little more on the information this time around rather than the step by step process.
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will you have hats ? love the shirts
@@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784 make sure when you find out let us know please and thanks
@@jeffro8373 Yes, I can have hats available. Do you have a preference on kind of hat? Snapback, fitted, trucker, etc?
@@LiteBrite snap back , that would be great thanks
Jeff Robbins I’ll try to get some made in the next couple of days!!
It's always crazy seeing Yukon Gear and Axle products in shops in videos I've watched. About 23 years ago i worked at the company that created that brand, Randy's Ring and Pinion, now known as Randy's Worldwide. Kinda bummed to find out Randy sold the company but I'm sure he's out enjoying his life instead of hanging around the shop all the time lol
Had a guy on our last outing going up a hill and had exactly what you’re talking about happen. U joint snapped which then snapped ball joints and next thing ya know wheel, caliper rotor everything snapped off the Jeep. Took us 6 hours to get him off the trail and onto a trailer. So glad I put RCV in mine. Seriously though the bungee cord is the oldest trick in the book. Always carry a bungee and bailing wire
I wonder y Jeep puts U joints on the wrangler Rubicon as standard... Wouldn't they not be better off putting an CV as standard, or is it to do with the cost?
Another “we install free shit on our JL and try to sell it to you before we test it at all” video! Way to go guys.
Mod roll up. I was curious what all the mods you guys have done would cost. Not counting sales and donations, parts would come to about $11,512. Not bad at all considering the fairly bullet proof build. I would be interested in how you prioritize them if you were starting from scratch. Keep up the great work. Love the channel.
JL Wrangler build
MetalCloak Rocksliders $599
MetalCloak Underbody skids $1420
MetalCloak stabilizer relocation kit $49
MetalCloak dual rate 3.5” lift kit $1565
Motobilt Diff covers $198
Motobilt rear bumper $549
Motobilt license plate bracket $149
RCV Axle kit $1300
Adams rear 1350 Driveshaft $749
Raceline 232 beadlocks x 5 $2055
Milestar Patagonia 38x13.5x17 MTx5 $1780
Barricade winch $500
Best Top sunrider $799
67 Designs cell phone kit $149
Steer smarts yeti XD tie rod kit est $800
Total: $11,512
Thank you. I have been afraid of my Dana 30 breaking. I was thinking about how to replace it, but now I see I can just upgrade the axles.
I used to have a 1949 CJ3A and it had 6 ball CV joints. I loved them. I don't know why Jeep cheaped out and used U-joints.
I love your channel and watch it a lot. I think your are a little crazy sometimes with what you do, but you are so entertaining.
Keep up the great work.
Same here with the Dana 30. And I have a locker lol. I’m feel like I’m just asking to break the stock axle every time I use it.
My 98zj with 5.2 still has the factory 30front cv shaft axle/44rear but at 255k miles still rolling good, course only lifted a couple inches, and only 33s, but I don't baby it either tho
Half way through the vid, already learned so much! Thanks A TON for the simple yet thorough explanation as to why this is an important upgrade. As always. Keep it up, guys!
Great to see this up-grade BEFORE you guys snapped an axel! Looks like you've picked a great shop - love these builds. Now you can put those spider gears to work!
Wow twice the strength and no questions asked warranty..I’m sold.
I dont even own a jeep this channel makes me want to buy one
I had these in my Pro Rock and they worked great. Four pumps of grease every tire rotation was all they need lube wise. I noticed these in your Steer Smarts video so I thought this was coming. You will like them.
Also, get a dedicated grease gun @ O'reilly Auto Parts ,with needle tip and use it just for the RCV axles. I would only use their recommended grease.
I'm running 35 Spline RCVs in my ProRock 44 on my JKU. Beefy! Only con is that you're R&P is more likely to break before axle shafts & axle shafts is a much more easier trail fix.
Needs sum TONS
I put RCV axles in my Dynatrac pro 44 love them had them in for about 10 years with zero problems replaced dust covers once.
I've been using that lil trick for years now with the bungee cord. So much easier.
These axels are a great idea , I had a 1992 Cherokee with u joints and if you live in the north where it’s snow and damp on the road a lot like Michigan and around these u joints on your jeep will rust and dry out and fail and fall apart from rust and you end up replacing them every 4 or five years . This is a great replacement instead doing the u joints
I already did the RCV Front axles in my 2008 JKUR back in 2010 when I changed gears to 5.38's.. Just be sure you grease them regularly, thru the end. Uses a needle point gun tip. Jeep had I think roughly 10k on it when installed. Am at 61K now. Running 35" tires. I also did inner and outer sleeves along with C-gussets to the axle housing. Made my own truss. So, front end is stout now.. Never a bit of problems all this time off roading, or using the SNOW PLOW (Western HTS 7.5) here in NE Okla..
Great video! There was nothing "Jeep 101" about this video. I honestly can't keep up with all these Jeep mods. You just threw me a curve ball. This is an upgrade that never crossed my mind before. Looking forward to seeing your next breaking video.
Yup...RCV is the last word on CV based axles....and with you guys now running 38" tires a smart investment on being able to get home after another crazy trail ride...
😂 the excitement over that caliper trick.
kodiak wild
Like showing a caveman fire
I run RCV in my TJ, with dana 44 and OX locker in front (with full truss). 4:88 gears. Love it
Too bad, i don't think they make the currie correctlync for a JL yet. If/ when they do, that's what you want to install.
Thumbs up.
Off roading is in ones blood.
It's a culture.
That powerwagon is gonna be sick!
Yes it will be but its not a powerwagon anymore like she said everything has been gone over or replaced its a replica at best I am willing to bet not 10% of that rolled off the factory floor in 1950 when it was made So after they get done with the build there will only be 3 1950 woody powerwagons in the world and one new copy .As for that Toyota I remember those ,real rust buckets hope that museum is in a dry climate
Just have to comment one thing that's one sick Jeep at the beginning!!
Great upgrade. My JL is a money hole sometimes, But I love it!!
If you plan to retain factory D44, might as well have upgraded to 35 splines, which would make it comparable to a D60. You'd also have to swap to a new locker to accommodate but totally worth it imo.
Cool! But still waiting for your supercharger install video!!!?
Kevin Williams and so do we...
Can't see that a supercharger on that motor is a great idea....
Good video, and great upgrade! but RCVs won’t stop your Jeep from bouncing, that’s an inherent design of the suspension angles. Their axles are super strong, however the cage design wears fast. I’ve had mine for less than 2 years and click like crazy while turning.
Perfect reason for a RCV rebuild video
Did you use the RCV grease and grease them regularly? I have them in my jeep and have had no issues in 2 years.
IronskullGM yep, regularly greased. It’s a very common problem
RCV is definitely the way to go if you want Front axle shaft upgrades! Those look good. I want to hear how you like them after Wheeling on them for a while
I think you guys did a hell of a job showing what u-joints and stock axles can do with larger tires. Now let’s see how these new axles do ;)
@@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784 Don't too cocky, something unexpected can always break when the foot on the throttle get too heavy.
Kevin Williams totally understand but there is a lot to be said about common sense. I don’t think that will change with these new axles. 😉
I see the new steering stabilizer
Could that CJ at the beginning have had any more light bars?!? Good grief. Thing looks like it could burn right through your retina.
Join us in Death Valley at midnight, no moon. That would be like holding up a match to light your way. Off road lights are like diamonds on your girls ring,, more is always more desirable.
Very cool video. I can't wait for Artec or someone to come out with a truss to reinforce the area of the tube where the FAD is.
The do make a replacement skid plate for the CAD.
@@GraySpoonJeeper Yes, but I don't think they have a truss, that reinforces that area. I know of at least one case where that part of the axle tube failed.
The music makes me feel like i'm GROCERY shopping...........................Clean up in isle 1 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Speaking of how to drive videos, you need to include throttle control. Are you left foot braking? Because I've been wheeling for over 15yrs and have rarely seen throttle control as good as Kevin's, especially with drive by wire. I see so many drivers doing the lunge, brake, lunge brake, lunge brake. You definitely need to include how to throttle control over an obstacle.
That Fj was sick. Would love to have that. The Power Wagon would be great for hauling all my kids around. And my wife would look good in that thing! Great video guys have a merry christmas!
Another good upgrade part to put on my wish list!!! I got to say that little rat rod jeep in start was cool but I like you go more for off road!!! Love it Keep it up!
I'm definitely going to upgrade my axles in my chevy. I'm so thankful for these very informative videos you guys share with us. Many thanks!
If you're going to swap to RCVs, might as well do 35 splines which would be comparable to a D60 . Same price, you'd require a new locker but cheaper than a whole axle swap.
TONS AND DONE ✅
Should be getting my interest free loan back from the government in a few months.... have been eye balling these for months
Had you done research on the benefits of fully floating axles as an alternative to the RCV axles? A comparison of costs between the two would be interesting. Also, with a broken axle it doesn't appear that the CV axle would remain functional. That is, you would still have to replace the axle to retain the wheel in order to get off the trail. Great work you guys! Informative and entertaining as always!
I'm not sure your right about what your calling crow hop. Front ujoints will make a funny movement if your steering is at full lock and you are under power. But as for the hopping you get when climbing up a hill, that's in your suspension. Squat and antisquat. Load and unload.
Thanks Kevin, the RCVs are a great upgrade.
Great mod !!! That will be in my future
OMG this CJ7 RAT is .... fucking awesome.... god bless all of those crazy artist ... So amazing work. Lucky you to live in a land who allow you to express your creativity..... in mine ... even a tire wider than fenders is prohibited .
Dimitri Marichal
Thank you, it’s a fun rat and Baertrax did a phenomenal job getting it fun to drive and fabricating parts.
I like the lowered Jeep.
Excellent! I thought you all would have went the extra step and get ball joints as well. Wait until the Yeti kit is on, what a difference!
Not just a pretty face (which you very much are) educated and ask the questions that people are scared to ask. Keep going Kevin and Brittany (and I know older video), Jelly
I never liked the FAD design. I would get these axles as well.
Ok, I'm not gonna lie- that bungee strap hack was dope...
Cool, good video have to give this some consideration.
Bigger is better, you will have more fun with it = bigger axles
Those are sweet! Congrats on the upgrades!
BIG FAN !!!! LOVE U GUYS !!! ;)
Need those to get rid of the CAD system on my front diff. And beef it up.
great job on the video, lots of love have a blessed day!
You all have a blessed Merry Christmas and New Year from the brogan family God bless you
What? No Kev-buns? *sad-face^ Do you guys think this will help with the death wobble at all? Cant wait to see your next surprise!
I feel that Power Wagon needs a Cummins but a Hemi could work...if it's supercharged.
Would U-Joint axels be #6 on what you hate about your JL ?
I'm imagining that Jeep Factory Design Guy's head is starting to bleed from all that scratching.
Also, now known, I'm seeing a lot of stress cracked Jeep windshields out there.
Come on Jeep. Just evolve based on customer input.
Thanks Lite Brite
Baretrax really knows their game is next level stuff and they give great customer service. Another great video and awesome axle option.
An unstoppable Jeep!!
ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO 👍
It would be a real shame if that FJ40 just sat in a museum 😢
Hi! I love watching your videos! Thank you! I have an '04 TJ Rubicon and it needs some work. I am looking into a NEW 2019 JLUR since I haven't bought a new vehicle for myself in 17+ years. I am interested in knowing what packages you bought with your JLUR when you bought it and what other upgrades/add-ons you have to date? I'm wondering if all the packages offered by Jeep are actually necessary or worth the cost if one plans on upgrading certain things after purchase, such as, wheels, tires, skid plates, axles, lifts, etc. I am actually excited about buying my new JLUR and getting offroad again!!! Happy holidays!
Great explanation, might have to visit these guys when I move back to Ft Worth/Dallas.
that willys was gnarly. drop a cammed ls in that jl and pull up on the trail scene like a boss.nice commentating brittany,cant wait for warmer weather,ur still makin that offroad/jeep swimsuit calender right?lol🤪🤯🤑🤑🤑
Unless you modify the steering stops, the u joint will never bind to the point of breaking. I’d rather the fuse be a u joint and not the ring and pinion...
Kevin Williams, I’m not saying it doesn’t happen and for your tire size it make sense to upgrade. The misleading point is indicating the rcvs have greater range of motion, even if they do, the steering is the limiting factor. Same thing with have super long shocks, springs will unseat long before you realize the full potential of the shock. A good chromo shaft does the job too, there’s a reason why dynatrack, Currie, g2 and spicer all use u joints.
Good install.
Nice add now truss that housing....🤘
Bad idea. Now your weak spot is the pinion rather than your axle shaft.
I hear that alot. But isnt that a fundamentally flawed reason. Example if your axle is flexed out and tires cranked hard one side, lockers engaged obstacle is climbing large bolder, the binding of the u joint plus as the u joint rotates while full tilt makes the tires turn fast slow fast slow even tho the speed is constant and steady aka cradle walking ...isnt that torque being stressed to ring and pinion and lost in your ring and pinion that never reaches your tires?? Sure rcv will be stronger then RnP and will break 2and if it comes to that but by eliminating your bind and cradle walk arent you know getting more out of your ring and pinion then you would before the break point when useing a ujoint? I'm not arguing where we'd prefer something to break but rcv is stronger and the elimination of binding combined with even movement and torque thru all radius of the outer axle has essentially eliminated that push back resistance that goes right back to the RnP. I would argue by using RCV the stress you free up on your rnp could be like making your 37 feel like a 35 to the rnp and the result is more torque coming thru the front drive shaft ends up reaching your tires and not lost in the middle??
Thank for posting the shout out to BearTrax, Ive been looking for an off road shop. Do you know if they cut and turn axles for proper pinion angle?
My only advice from a 20 year wheeler ,. If your gonna give locker and ect . advice ,Be sure its the right advice...There is one answer for lockers.
I been watching lots of vids from you guys, you are my #1 go to jeep Channel. I have one question, how much money have you put down to have what you have right now?
Kevin Williams thanks for the reply. Just thinking about it making my head hurt. Congrats on the jeep build, it’s a beauty. Keep up the awesome vids.
Were you guys having trouble with your stock shafts? I don't understand to reason to upgrade.
Since I've seen many of your videos and the stock ones have already shown an amazing ability to take whatever you throw at it.
If I missed a video of a problem, could you link it, I'd like to see.
I have used hangers like that to hang my calipers for years. :-) Love those RCV axles. Yes, way better than U joints. I will be getting the Sahara with the Selec-Trac AWD Transfer case and they give you CV shafts with it. :-) So I won't need to upgrade.
Does that shop have any access to Metrology equipment, to measure the axle twist on your stock axles?
Just wanna know one thing usually a CV joints the rubber house and wear and tear causes it to split will get a hold of it what’s preventing that rubber after rock crawling and hitting the trails prevent what kind a rubber are they using what kind of durability I think you know what I’m trying to say
Holy crap if you didn’t do RUclips you could
Be a sales rep lol 😆
If the cv is so much better then why did you go back to u-joint on your drive shaft?? One minute cv is weaker and next vid it’s better. Which is it?
CV are still weaker than a u joint.
@@ClimptonDiddlehopper The u joints on driveshaft never see as much angle as the u joints on the axle shaft and thats where the u joints are the weakest .
cv's are stronger, there is more steel around them.
Michael Heflin the cv on the jk would blow out due to the angle when you lift it. The double Cardin u joint on the new driveshaft is better for that new angle. But you also need to get the R&P angle right with a double Cardin driveshaft. The joints are going to be the first that fails** my shaft is a 1310 in the front and going to get a 1350 for the rear. The reason is I want my u joint to fail on the front before my R&P or a transfer case gear.
I still like my Dana 60 axels better. I got 40 tires on them and 513 gears.
TONS AND DONE ✅
If you did not do so, it would have been the perfect time to replace the ball joints too. You will need to pull it all apart again to change them.
Lol the whole time I’m thinking 🤔 you’re going that deep and not replacing the ball joints. Factory ball joints are more of a week link than the drive shafts. In my unbiased opinion 😂.
Hey love watching your videos and all your great tips. Quick question: Did you re-gear when you went up past 35s? I am hearing that the JL seems to handle 37s without needing to re-gear.
Unrelated to THIS video but what ever happened to the hard top leaking you had in the one video? I never saw a followup on that so sorry if I missed it.
What's the purpose of the half red cup? Is this to protect the elbow and grease from water?
@@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784 thanks Kevin dose it get damaged in off roading
@@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784 thanks Kevin
Kindly show us the difference before and after this installation for death wobble
A Alyafei This installation was unrelated to the death wobble. If you listen to the beginning of the video, I state that the steering upgrade video will be coming shortly. 🙂
@@LiteBrite sorry for that. I was thinking of buying new wrangler and when i been disscused this with my friend he worning me from death wobble and i started checking this issue in RUclips and i think you and Keven only done the show on 2018 new wrangler. Again sorry for missing your introduction and waiting for that vedio. I like all your videos of giving avalue details for wrangler. Keep it up 👍
Because RCV doesn't make replacements for Dana 35 rear axles, do you know who makes something similar? I don't want to have to put a Ford 8.8" in my Jeep YJ as I just replaced my open diff that blew up the spider gears driving home last summer.
PS: I love your episodes. Very entertaining as well as informative. The one you did on the new Jeep truck, makes me want one too.
@@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784 Thank you. I appreciate the information and personal reply.
This is a late reply, but you should look at getting a super 35 kit. Revolution and G2 make them. They're around $300.
@@mg2380 Thank you sir. Is much appreciated. I hope to get them sometime this year. When I replaced my carrier I replaced it with a Detroit limited slip, so all I need to finish upgrading my rear end are these new axles. Next year I want to upgrade the front axle including an air locker plus change the gear ratio from the stock 4:11's. The tiny 4 banger really feels the 31's even without pulling my camper. Do you have a Jeep? cdnbvr@gmail.com. Love to hear from you or anyone with old jeeps.
I’m wondering if you went with the full game changer MetalCloak if that would have any affect on fixing the wobble. Being it would have the adjustment of the control arms
DW can be small amount of wear in many parts. sometimes one part is the culprit. all one brand would be of no real benefit except for sales
Brad Campbell I’m not saying all one brand. They still have stock lower control arms. So that 3.5”s of lift is causing the whole front axle to rotate changing the angle of it and the angle that the front drive shaft connects to the axle. I’m just saying maybe the full kit that helps correct that would help with wear and eventually wobble. A new steering stabilizer is just a bandaid.
Cool mod.
I've been following you guys for a while now. With all of your upgrades, what does the Rubicon package have that you haven't replaced yet, that you couldn't have bought aftermarket? Seems like you could have bought the base package, did all the upgrades and saved a little money. Just wondering. Great video as always.
Kevin forgot to mention the transfer case, that is a biggie!
Thanks for this review, exactly what I needed to know 👍😊. How about the rear axel? Did you guys upgrade it and is it as important?
What kind of ball joints do you have with your eccentric shafts? I was looking at dynatrac joints, but been reading that are not compatible with ROV shafts or the rub. Thanks in advance
I've often wondered why they never did this from the factory.
Great video, thank you!
Ja ja I just broke mine today alone with the knuckle... any chance you guys wanna sell those drive shafts ??
Great video! I’ve been wondering what I need to upgrade to reliably run 37”s on my JLUR.
A stock Dana 30 will handle up to 40s
Couldn't be much of a surprise it is in the title of the vlog.
@@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784 My post was a joke about juxtaposition.
Is it worth paying the up charge for the rubicon if you end up upgrading everything better than what’s on the factory Rubicon?
if you are going to re do the important parts, get a cheap ass model maybe even a used one. and get the rubicon t case and install for yours. most of your money will be in the axles and tires.
Are you guys going to upgrade the rear axles too? If so with what? When are you going to re-gear? I just put 37's on and I couldn't keep it this way for long, getting new Yukon gears this week.
@@boughtnotbuiltoffroad7784 Yeah, I do. My shop ordered master rebuild kits from Yukon. Double check with them. www.yukongear.com/diffside.aspx?SearchMode=Cat&CatID=27&CatName=Master+Differential+Rebuild+Kits&MakeID=7&MakeName=Jeep&ModelID=648&ModelName=Wrangler+JL+Rubicon
What solved the death wobble?
I didn't hear them mention the death wobble in this episode ?
I'm guessing it's still there ?
ADVRX - selling it.
Thanks, I'll be here all week.
Hah, I know of a few people who would like to sell their death wobbles too. XD
Video coming soon, she said. I'll guess that they've solved it since they're back on the road.
Ah ok, neato. :)
Since performing the axle shaft swap which removes the FAD, have you had any problems engaging the front axle? When Dynatrac built the Code 1 JL and swapped in D60 axles, they also wound up having to remove a synchronizer in the transfer case.
Link to article.
www.dynatrac.com/blog/jeep-wrangler-jl-transfer-case-modification/
Here’s a link that explains the problem. It may not be a problem once the transfer case gets broken in.
jlwrangler.com/showthread.php?1527-How-does-Front-Axle-Disconnect-Work-amp-Why-a-Transfer-Case-Modification-May-be-Needed
Cool. I’d like to go to the one piece axle, but didn’t want to have to deal with the synchronizer issue.
I believe in function and don't hate on resto-mod, but I think the power wagon deserves a more stock looking restoration. Shouldn't make it a monster truck
I fully agree it’s to rare of a truck to do that to. I’m a purist when it comes to power wagons.
Well I believe that people can do what they want with *their* vehicle seeing as they're the one that paid/pay for it
Awesome video as always, you 2 a lots of fun and a bundle of joy. Very informative video. Keep them coming. Safe travels