My local dealer has a bunch in stock, but they are still selling the plastic ones to the independent shops. They’re anticipating JLR not being able to keep the metal pipes in stock. I wish they would do a rear pipe in metal
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There are no CVs in a Grenadier's axles, Dan. And that is visible, since the knuckles are not closed.
I am intrigued.
I haven't heard back as to what the actual carnage was. Truck still sitting at the dealership. I incorrectly assumed the truck had CV's. That front axle is an interesting design.
The breakage was in the front left. Looking at the parts list, I can only assume it was either a U-joint or a yoke on either the inner or outer axle.
Truck was not able to be driven home with the parts left in the housing. He was able to get to the trail head and about 3 miles down the road, but the steering was "locking up" and the sound of grinding metal was making him nervous.
The breakage was in the front left. Looking at the parts list, I can only assume it was either a U-joint or a yoke on either the inner or outer axle.
Truck was not able to be driven home with the parts left in the housing. He was able to get to the trail head and about 3 miles down the road, but the steering was "locking up" and the sound of grinding metal was making him nervous.
That is understandable; I'd have locked the center diff and disconnected the front driveshaft, just to try.
May or may not have worked. But we did discuss it. Since the front wheels do not have hubs that could be unlocked, even removing the front drive-shaft would not stop parts from turning in the axle housing. I'm curious to see what broke.
Just logged on for the first time in years. I joined around 1999 or 2000 IIRC. The old days on here were a blast. Cool to see some of you guys are still at it.