How to install RCV Axles in Jeep Wrangler JL

[@BennyTygohome]

Great instructions, thank you. I hadn't worked on a jeep since i sold my tj in 2012. Interesting that the gear oil reaches all the way to the FAD area. Thanks for explaining, very easy to follow.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Glad you found the vid helpful. Thanks for watching and the comment! 🤘🏻

[@huntinbob06]

Great job Clint! You are building that rig bombproof.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thanks, Bob!!! I'm trying, buddy. It's taking time, but I wanna build Napalm so I have as little to worry about as possible. Appreciate the support!

[@CampTlangram]

I need to replaced CV axle shaft by U joint axle.

[@piasprojects]

Those RCVs look great! I switched to one piece shaft also in my YJ, the vacuum setup on the CAD was an issue whenever a leak showed up so like you it was just easier to eliminate it. Great video and keep it up!!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thanks, Chris! Glad you liked the vid. Gotta try to eliminate problems before they happen.👍🏻🤘🏻

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

jeeezzus clean ur jeep! u can grow corn under there! great video Clint. Very clear and concise, nice shirt ;)

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 At least the dirt on MY Jeep is on the OUTside....😏😏.

[@JLLIFEOFFROAD]

@@ShockWaveOffroad yes.... logic 😂

[@felishiadarling]

Wow this rubicon is way different than my TJ. Interesting watch and good to know. I’ll think about changing my axle to a CV joint. Putting these u joints in my Jeep is for the birds, for sure.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Yes, ma'am. There are a TON of differences between a TJ and a JL. My wife has an '01 TJ. We spent all last summer building it after having it for 4 yrs. Sorry for the late response. Glad you liked the vid. Thanks for watching and the comment! 🤘🏻

[@hunterzenger232]

Great video

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thanks for watching and the comment! 🤘🏻

[@williamvega-rondon6384]

Great!!!! And thanks for the axle explanation!!!!!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Glad you found the vid helpful. Thanks for watching and the comment. Happy New Year!!🤘🏻

[@kyferez1]

Thanks! You answered what I was supposed to do with the C clips! Now I still gotta figure out what the extra grease is for...?

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

LOL! The extra grease for future servicing. Get you a grease gun specifically for your RCV's. That's what I did! Thanks for watching, and the comment!

[@ericlugo]

@@ShockWaveOffroad Crap, I just finished the install and saw this video, now I need to go back and add that one part. Your video was very helpful

[@ericlugo]

@kyferez1 did yours come with the part at 12:05?

[@kyferez1]

@@ericlugo That's not a part you install, it's a part that helps you install the boots.

[@ericlugo]

@@kyferez1 yeah I know but would have been nice to have. Mine didn’t come with it

[@Georgia4Low]

Great video. Nice upgrade, I prefer chromoly shafts with u joints. Totally agree, manual locking hubs!!!!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Everyone has a preference. Neither is right or wrong. If YOU like it, THAT'S all that matters.😁 Glad you liked the vid, and thanks for the comment!!👍🏻👊🏻🤘🏻

[@BEASTProjects]

Great video!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Thanks! Glad you liked it!!

[@LarryRichelli]

I am surprised that you didn't install locking hubs at the same time as this upgrade. I guess the price could be a factor but it also seems that locking hubs would save you a lot on on road use.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

That's something I wish came from the factory, LOL! That said, I'm not sure there is even a conversion for the new JL axles. (IF) I ever go to Tons, locking hubs will definitely happen.👍🏻

[@jlopes68]

Nice install vid.

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Glad you liked it!😁👊🏻

[@spencerkunz]

Just got the RCV one piece kit installed. I’m having a lot of driveline vibrations now. Any ideas why?

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Sorry to hear this. That said, what you're asking is a bit of a loaded question. "Driveline vibrations" could be anything from the axle shafts, to the drive shafts, to bent wheels, unbalanced tires, worn control arm and/or track bar bushings, etc. I'm going to ASSUME you didn't have this issue prior to installing the RCV's. SO, (I) would double check everything I did and make sure everything was installed correctly and torqued to spec. If you had someone else install them, I would contact them and have them troubleshoot the issue. Interested in what you find. Keep me posted.

[@millstonejeepworx]

Great video. I have a Gladiator I'm getting ready to do 5.13s on and I'm considering replacing the front axle shafts to eliminate the FAD. If you have a Tazer JL. You can actually turn off the FAD system, obviously not a requirement since the coupler is being removed but worth mentioning. Quick question...I haven't looked to see if you did already but if essentially making the front axle fulltime, in terms of it spinning and spinning the driveshaft, do you recommend replacing the factory driveshaft at the same time?

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Nah, changing the driveshaft is not a necessity just because the diff is now turning with regular driving. I will be changing driveshafts in the future, but for added strength in the drivetrain. The stock driveshaft, like stock axles are "adequate", but under articulation, heavy tires, and skinny pedal LOL, they're not ideal. One guy I know has broken 2 front driveshafts.🤣🤣 I have the ability to turn the fad off with the Superchips Flashcal, but I'm going to leave it as is for now, until I do the full fad delete. Glad you liked the vid, and thanks for the comment!!👍🏻👊🏻🤘🏻

[@ElmoUnk1953]

Semper Fi Brother

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

SEMPER FI!

[@kevinlong7650]

RCVs going in MojitoMamba shortly

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Good choice, bro. You've been hard on Mamba lately, LOL! That is a bad ass Jeep you're building.👍🏻👊🏻

[@kirbytheap]

Where did you get the torque specs for all the bolts?

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

The torque specs can be found easily through a Google search. Since all of the bolts in this modification had relatively low torque rates, I just used my calibrated elbow😉. The only spec I was really concerned with was the axle nut, which is 100 lb ft. Thanks for the question!

[@frankbleigh9620]

Noticed you have new balljoints, how do you like them?

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Love, love, LOVE them!! Biggest improvement so far. If you're considering this upgrade, STOP considering it, and DO it!🤘🏻

[@frankbleigh9620]

@@ShockWaveOffroad I ordered them today. Hope they make the steering better, thanks again.

[@garygardner7769]

Dude speak up. I left after realizing he simply cannot be heard. Least not on my phone on max volume

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Sorry to hear that. First time volume has ever been mentioned. Hope you were able to figure it out.👍🏻

[@Wrangzilla]

Not sure if your serious or joking, but his speaking volume was loud and clear.

[@suckerpunch1977]

Excellent video!

[@ShockWaveOffroad]

Glad you liked it!! Thanks for watching and the comment! 🤘🏻