Well tonight one of my buddies got stuck so I went and pulled him out. I put it into 4lo and pulled him out but there was a rattling up front. I did make it home and crawled underneath and found that the CV join, if it is a CV joint, that mates up to the Transfercase for the front driveshaft is about toast. I have searched on here but haven't found what I am looking for. I have a couple questions....

To replace this do I have to replace the whole front driveshaft?

How much, approxamately, will this set me back? Thanks

LR

Yes you will have to replace the entire shaft. I recently had to do so. I swapped in a used one for about 125. a new one will be over 300.

Or get a JE Reel DS with U-joints. Im sure someone will chime in soon, but I beleive it will set you back a lil over 500. and will be alot more work since you have to change out the Diffs input shaft and the T-cases output shaft to accept U- Joints.

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2003 limited 3.7L V6
Vader Edition

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3219059

I like my Tom Wood's front drive shaft. If you'd like more information e-mail me at wasatch@utahbroadband.com and I'll e-mail you a pdf on what it took to change over. It is MORE work but I have had zero front driveshaft problems since the switch.

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2002 Silver Sport 4x4 3.7L-5 Speed NV3550 Manual Transmission-NV231J TC-Frankenlift-AllJ Interior Rack-ARB Bumper-Hella Driving Lights-Electric Trailer Brake-Moog LBJs-JBA 4.5 UCAs-Detroit Trutrac (Front)-245/70/16 Dueler A/T Tires-Amsoil EaA201 Air Filter-Tom Woods Custom Front Drive Shaft-Rock Lizard Gecko HD Roof Rails-Onboard Co2

I am also having a similar problem. I got stuck and when I got out the front end was making the same sound you described. I believe mine is where it meets the front diff instead of the transcase

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03 Jeep Liberty Limited
4X4

My front drive shaft just recently went out just as you described yours. I actually had to take it out and run without it for a couple of days before my new one came in. Mine was replaced under warranty but I believe the actual Mopar price when I looked it up was closer to 450-500 dollars. I'll see how long this one lasts, but when it goes out, I'm getting the Tom Woods one as described above. Yes you have to replace the whole assembly and also I was able to get mine out without disconnecting the exhaust.

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02' KJ Limited/Frankenlift I HD Coils
245/75 Big Foot A/T's on Soft 8's
EBC Greenstuffs 7000
K&N Air Filter
Full set Mopar skids
Sirius Sat Radio
Cheapa$$ Subwoofer
Custom pinstripes:)

Hey everybody thanks for the replies, it really helped. Now I just have to find one. Stealer ship cost, better get some vaseline, $535 not in stock. Roomates dad owns a salvage yard and he can get new for $370....used for about $125 but some have damage, loose or holes in boots. Thanks

LR

I want to ask everybody for their opinion. So I won't get my new shaft until Tuesday but......I have a date to go wheeling on Sunday. So would you guys pack the thing full of grease, go on the trip, but just take it easy, or just not go? What other disasters could sprout from this if I go wheeling and the shaft comes apart?

LR

It wouldn't be a stretch to imagine that the pinion or transfer case yoke could be toasted by a front driveshaft going bad. I'm surprised these aren't rebuildable, though. It seems to me for the prices listed you could get the necessary parts a couple times over.

I would go with it, but bring tools if you need to take it out on the trail.

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2003 limited 3.7L V6
Vader Edition

http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3219059

Hey guys thanks for the input. I just got done with my D-ring mounts on the front, I did them a little different than using the 1.25" hitches. But I am going to go wheelin, just pack it full of grease and take it easy. I should have some pics of the trip and I will post them, thanks

LR

I've got a used one that would get you back home on sunday if you finish that one off on the trail. I'll bring it in case you need it.

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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

noticed a clattering when locked it in 4x4 , see that the rear boot is tore on the front driveshaft and I have some movement in the (tranny side ) jiont. It doesn't seem real bad yet. Why does it only make noise when engaged in 4x4? doesn't it spin whenever you are moving. if the boot is tore it will just fling the grease outa it won't it.

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JEEP CV JOINT KIT FOR REAR CV JOINT OF FRONT PROP SHAFT


don't know if this will take you there or not. cv retoration,inc out of jessup, maryland

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Noise is probably due to the fact that when 4WD is engaged there is more resistance on that end of the shaft - when the t-case is in 2WD it just spins freely, but trust me once enough of the grease is gone it'll make noise


Might be best to just swap that one in before the run and then he can always return it after he gets the new one in. Nothing worse than having it go out in the middle of a run and having to work on it

I think I have this problem as well... when i'm in 4LO I hear this clanking sound. It kinda sounds like a bicycle changing gears... but the sound keeps going until I stop moving. After some good wheelin this weekend, I now get the noise when i'm in 2WD. Guess its time to take her in for a check-up...

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2004 KJ Sport
Frankenlift II Prem.
Jeepin by Al Upper Control Arms
All J Boulder Bars
245/75/16 Maxxis Bighorns on Rubicon Moabs
1 big crack in my front windshield (its a feature)

This really is the way to go. not much more than a factory one. think I spent $415 total. Plus the u-joints are greasable and replaceable. Plus Tom Woods makes a real nice DS. I am sure the REEL one is nice too.

Chris

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2002 Liberty, 3.7L auto, Franky

After reading this post I checked mine out. And I did notice the the boot is cracked on the rear of the front drive shaft. I am wondering if it being so close to the catalytic convertor and the heat caused this problem. So far no noise or problems

the stealership changed my front driveshaft about a year ago, and they charged me about $850... ouch!!!!:shock:

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02 Renegade(Cactus Green)/3.7L/45RFE/Mopar Skids/OME HD Springs/Rancho Shocks/16x7 Cragar Soft 8's/245-70-16 AT's/Hella 500/