RCV Axle Shaft Broken?

Continuing with diagnosing problems with my Rubicon Front Axle, as well as testing the Front Locker and finding a temporary solution.

[@heind52]

Nice job on the diagnosis!

[@JK_Joyride]

Yup, I suspected the splines on the axle shaft. Glad you find out for sure. Hope RCV does right by you Rick!

[@reconjeeper0321]

Thank you Ren…. I’m hopeful!

[@donpitirre]

great content and Thank you for your service

[@reconjeeper0321]

Hello Rick! Thank you for the compliment!! Semper Fi! 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@kenskens69]

The axel spline is gone, and just pull the axel that is easy to do

[@reconjeeper0321]

That’s what I did do. RCV warranty covered it…. This same thing has happened on the other side as well…. Apparently bad heat treatment on shafts not hardened properly…. Happily RCV stood be the other side as well. Been fine since with no issues.

[@kenskens69]

@reconjeeper0321 nice, I want RCV for my buggy build, but my set cost a lot of money close to 2G

[@noticonjeepguy7674]

Woah, outer splines are gonzo!! I'd say that was definitely the skipping.

[@davidbtc295]

I’ll never run RCV again. I broke one under very little stress and it shattered the shaft into multiple pieces and then that destroyed a brand new Eaton locker.

[@reconjeeper0321]

Wow… sorry to hear that David…. I must say the break sucked…. Warranty was great…. But lost down time abs labor was definitely a factor!👍🏻🇺🇸

[@danabryan5358]

Glad you found issue!! Pretty slick way to get Recon 1 back on road!! Enjoyed this video series…but hopefully next one is back in the mud! :)

[@reconjeeper0321]

Thank you very much!!👍🏻🇺🇸