How to install RCV Axles in Jeep Wrangler JL

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Beefing up my front end a little more with a one piece solid axle from RCV Performance. Honestly, the bell cap on the passenger side was the hardest part of this install. But, with a dead blow hammer and patience, it's worth the trouble. Link to what I bought below.
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@huntinbob06 3 года назад

Great job Clint! You are building that rig bombproof.

@ShockWaveOffroad 3 года назад

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!

@williamvega-rondon6384 3 года назад

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

@ShockWaveOffroad 3 года назад

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

@BennyTygohome 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@piasprojects 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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

@kyferez1 Год назад

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 Год назад

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!

@BEASTProjects 3 года назад

Great video!

@ShockWaveOffroad 3 года назад

Thanks! Glad you liked it!!

@jlopes68 3 года назад

Nice install vid.

@ShockWaveOffroad 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!😁👊🏻

@hunterzenger232 7 месяцев назад

Great video

@ShockWaveOffroad 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for watching and the comment! 🤘🏻

@Georgia4Low 3 года назад

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

@ShockWaveOffroad 3 года назад

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!!👍🏻👊🏻🤘🏻

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

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

@ShockWaveOffroad 3 года назад

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

@JLLIFEOFFROAD 3 года назад

@@ShockWaveOffroad yes.... logic 😂

@felishiadarling Год назад

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 Год назад

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! 🤘🏻

@ElmoUnk1953 2 года назад

Semper Fi Brother

@ShockWaveOffroad 2 года назад

SEMPER FI!

@millstonejeepworx 3 года назад

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 3 года назад

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!!👍🏻👊🏻🤘🏻

@spencerkunz 2 года назад

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

@ShockWaveOffroad 2 года назад

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.

@LarryRichelli 2 года назад

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 2 года назад

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.👍🏻

@kirbytheap 3 года назад

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

@ShockWaveOffroad 3 года назад

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!