RCV's or G2 Gold front shafts
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RCV's or G2 Gold front shafts
I've been researching the pro's and cons of RCV's. It appears they are more "delicate" than previously thought and a tad more time consuming in lubricating them. Around $1300 or $989 for the G2 upgraded 4340 chromoly traditional shafts. Anyone with experience chime in to help me?
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JK Junkie
I don't think I know of a broken RCV in a JK. Lubricating takes a couple min and isn't that often. I wouldn't factor that. What is time consuming is breaking u-joints on the trail. It is nice with the RCV knowing you can have the wheels turned while jammed in some rocks and that you won't be blowing a joint.
If you are going to keep u-joints in the front, I wouldn't even bother upgrading the shafts.
If you are going to keep u-joints in the front, I wouldn't even bother upgrading the shafts.
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RCV Needle Grease Tip
You can buy those at any parts stores.
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Greasing the RCV's is as simple and quick as can be if you don't have center caps. Just push the needle into the end of the shaft give a few pumps and done. It actually took me longer to write this than to grease both shafts.
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Well; I took advantage of the over $200+ off on a Rubicon RCV front axle shaft at Northridge 4x4 Black Friday special! Thanks gents for the advice! Moab part 2 next summer!
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