OverlanderJK
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Awesome! That detailed drawing with all the parts is sweet!
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UNDER the JL WRANGLER RUBICON : A Look at Suspension / Steering Components & MORE!
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notnalc68
That dude from Mississippi
Great thread! I like the look of the new skids. Did you get a chance to measure the rear drive shaft, compared to the JK?
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Maineiac
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Nice pics! Just seeing all that shiny stuff with no rust makes me want to get one! Looking forward to all the mods you post up 
have fun with it!
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PatyWagon
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Awesome write-up! Top notch pictures! I don't wrench my jeep but even I can appreciate all the work and engineering that went into the new JL, exactly why it climbs mountains right out of the box. Thanks Eddie always great stuff!
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You and me both
Honestly, only time will tell. One thing is for sure, we intend to test them out :yup:
Does this mean you're thinking about getting one? :thumb:
LOL!! I love our JK's but this new JL really is nice. :yup:
Thank you sir
Unfortunately, I no longer have a factory rear JK shaft to compare it to.
It was the JL reveal at the 2017 LA Auto Show.
Actually taking several for the team. This insight for those looking to purchase the next generation of Wranglers has this very cool, informative and detailed view that is priceless. Thank you so much for your attention to detail! :rock:
Thank you, we're so glad to hear you found the information and photos useful
For now, run it stock but in the near future, get it up on 37's. Who knows for the future beyond :crazyeyes:
webejeepin
Member
Finally had the chance o look at these photo's on my PC.
Thank you Eddie, such well thought out photos captures what we all want to see in high res quality.
I call this training material.
Some big changes on the business end of the Jeep, and little ones too....they finally put a constant tension hose clamp on the rear diff breather tube hose @ the axle housing. :yup:
Thank you Eddie, such well thought out photos captures what we all want to see in high res quality.
I call this training material.
Some big changes on the business end of the Jeep, and little ones too....they finally put a constant tension hose clamp on the rear diff breather tube hose @ the axle housing. :yup:
Clutch
Caught the Bug
Would the JK skids fit on the JL? Also, do you still expect DS failure when you start lifting the Jeep?
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The JL is completely different underneath. I don't think any JK skid would work without modification or drilling.
Regarding the drive shafts, the front slip shaft boot should be okay now that the exhaust cross over has been re-designed and moved out of the way but the CV boots on a 2-door rear shaft as well as the front boot will still be in a constant state of pinch when lifted 3" or more. This is where I still expect to see premature failure with a lift.