i just got back from the jeep jamboree in the cumberlands (which was ABSOLUTLY FANTASTIC - a few liberty's showed up out there and impressed the trail guides ... as usual ) but i did notice a slight leak coming from the front diff where the drive shaft connects. Is this just a seal leaking or is it something more than that? I was running some 5-6 rated trails but never hit anything hard up front other than the lower control arm once. Just wondering if anyone had some feedback or if anyone has had this problem before. Thanks alot.

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05 kj sport
frankenlift 2 premium,31" A/T's, JBA cut axle shafts, DTT, mopar tow hooks, warn shackle, backwoods pin stripping, more to come as the wallet allows ...

If it is leaking where the yolk inserts right into the Dif then it may be the seal. also remember the D30a has a drain plud on the bottomn check there I had mine leak awhile back ago. the only way to see it is to take the front skid plate off. you ca

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“You cannot solve a problem from the same consciousness that created it."

“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.”

i know its not coming from the drain plug. I guess its from where the yolk does insert and hopefully it is just a seal because i was bragging about getting off the trails having no problems other than loosing a tire

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05 kj sport
frankenlift 2 premium,31" A/T's, JBA cut axle shafts, DTT, mopar tow hooks, warn shackle, backwoods pin stripping, more to come as the wallet allows ...

Should just be the pinion seal.

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Jeepless again.

Wheeling an Isuzu Rodeo on 1 tons
and a Stock Chevy Tracker

Mine blew up about a week after it started leaking. I think it may have actually been cracked before it grenaded.

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Ron


"There are few problems in life the liberal application of duct tape can't solve."

but is it ok to drive on for a week or so? it should only really be affected when 4 wheel drive is engaged, correct? so as long as i keep it in 2 wheel, it should not become worse?

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05 kj sport
frankenlift 2 premium,31" A/T's, JBA cut axle shafts, DTT, mopar tow hooks, warn shackle, backwoods pin stripping, more to come as the wallet allows ...

Post Pictures from JJ!!!

The front diff and drive shaft are in motion whenever the KJ is in motion. Doesn't matter if your in 2wd or 4wd.

Unless there is a chance of running the diff dry, you should be ok until you get it fixed. Drop the skid and stick your finger in the fill hole to make sure the level is still good. Keep an eye on it and keep topping it off until you get a chance to replace the seal.

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2005 CRD "Ol' Blue"
Red Ryder carbine-action, two hundred shot range model air rifle with a compass in the stock and this thing which tells time.
My build page- RL Komodo Rear and TJM Front Bumper, armored, lifted, JBA Steel D30, 4.10s and ARB air lockers.

The front axle/driveshaft is always spining, even in 2wd. I would get a quart of gear oil and top regularly.

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2002 Jeep KJ Sport 3.7L 4x4

245/75-16 Mastercraft Courser HSX, 16x7 Cragar, 2" OME MD Lift, ARB Bumper
AEM Brute Force Cold Air Intake, Flowmaster Super 44 Muffler

Currently working on: Full service on transmission & bed-lining ARB bumper

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