Well I think my drive shaft is starting on its way out. On a straight stretch offroad downhill in low range I can hear it binding once and a while and it isn't corner related. I have 188 000 km on the odo so I think it is done. Is the shaft the same length as if I had a command trac case.

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02 prelowered jeep kj limited select-trac
aftermarket rad (crack in stocker)
235/70/16 michelin LTX
Mopar hooks and Skids
BDS lift
dynomax super turbo

probably - but I'm not sure
FYI - driveshafts normally fail because the rubber boot is torn and the grease is gone - so inspect it and see - there's a replacement bearing/boot if that 's it.

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2005 CRD
stuff
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I think they are the same 02 is part#52111597 If it still there, should be a sticker on it with the number.

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2003 KJ Renegade, 5 speed, frankenlifted,Al's a Arms 4.5,Moabs 245/75/16 BFG KM2's, custom rock rails, full Mopar skids, Hella ff220 lights,Hd cooling,Front DTT,Riddler diff cover,Rola safari rack,Cobra 29 peaked & tuned.

Pastafari Alum, Pink shovel recipient

Yea the boots are in decent shape but some good play (up and down) at the cv's. I am pretty sure it is the problem but have been wrong before. Did the half shafts last year so ruled them out. What is the normal mileage people are getting out of a front drive shaft?

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02 prelowered jeep kj limited select-trac
aftermarket rad (crack in stocker)
235/70/16 michelin LTX
Mopar hooks and Skids
BDS lift
dynomax super turbo

It should have some play in it. I replaced my first one around 105,000 miles. And my daughters 02 went out at 120,000 miles. Both of them had a wore out rear boot.

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2003 KJ Renegade, 5 speed, frankenlifted,Al's a Arms 4.5,Moabs 245/75/16 BFG KM2's, custom rock rails, full Mopar skids, Hella ff220 lights,Hd cooling,Front DTT,Riddler diff cover,Rola safari rack,Cobra 29 peaked & tuned.

Pastafari Alum, Pink shovel recipient

if anyone else has an idea about the bind while in 4 lo while going downhill in 1st gear and wants to take a crack at it be my guest because the boot on my shaft isn't ripped and I was suspecting that might be it but if the boot is good maybe someone else will chime in. I want to figure this binding out, it is a little rough to say the least.

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02 prelowered jeep kj limited select-trac
aftermarket rad (crack in stocker)
235/70/16 michelin LTX
Mopar hooks and Skids
BDS lift
dynomax super turbo

Go ahead and take the front shaft out. Not a bad job and if it is the CV's on the shaft removing it should eliminate the sound. A good diagnostic and you can run fine without the front driveshaft in place 'til you get it fixed.

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Jim

2003 Liberty Renegade
Leather Electric Seats
Self-Dimming Mirrors
Sun Roof
MOPAR Rock Rails, Skids, Rear Hitch
EMU Heavy Duty shocks and Springs 2.5" lift
Front Tow Bar (for RV)
Firestone 255 70 16 Destination AT Tires
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