2WD - Half-shafts removed

[SilverBullet75]

I have to agree with you on the 2wd driving, I prefer it on dry road conditions over TOD. I think you should just fix the CV boots and reinstall the half shafts with manual hubs + the TOD off switch mod. The boots should last if you have the TOD off switch & then you'll really be 2wd rather than losing constant power to the front axle.

So with these mods, the axles will not rotate, but the hubs/rotors will?
(not sure how they work... sorry for the ignorance)

[Ldub]

I drove around for a few weeks this summer w/ no front axle or 1/2 shafts.

Had the same concerns with grease/bearing contamination.

I used an inside caliper to measure the diameter of the area where a temp cover would reside, then used a compass (circle drawing thingy) to mark the proper size disc on a plastic coffee can lid. (I prefer Folgers...Black Silk)

Then cut said disks, & pushed them into place from the back side.

They held up just fine, with no sign of distortion from heat....

[SilverBullet75]

Thanks Dub!
That's a great idea.

I'll also look into the manual hub + TOD switch mod.

Thanks all!

[VXorado]

So with these mods, the axles will not rotate, but the hubs/rotors will?
(not sure how they work... sorry for the ignorance)

Correct, the manual hubs allow the wheels to free spin from the axles and the TOD off switch stops the transfer case from sending power to the front axle.

[SilverBullet75]

Cool. Makes sence now. I'll have to look into it.
Thanks!

So, JoFotoz, your hub sponge trick just mimics the manual hub, correct?

[tom4bren]

So, JoFotoz, your hub sponge trick just mimics the manual hub, correct?

For the unlock position ... yes

But - you'll lose the clip ring that holds the splined shaft in place. If you've taken out the half shafts, I wouldn't do that. The splined shaft that goes through the hub will have NOTHING holding it in place and will go flying down the road at some point.

[JoFotoz]

Yup...

So, JoFotoz, your hub sponge trick just mimics the manual hub, correct?

...and disconnecting the TOD plug mimics the TOD off switch.

Its was a " stoop fix".. to stop front diff turning ..
... ie:- no shaft drive input from transfer case, and no half shaft rotation front wheel turning input..
....... in order to to get me home from Moab after I chewed up the front diff !!

I will be getting Hubs and a TOD off switch...one day!

jo

[rowhard]

I will be getting Hubs and a TOD off switch...one day!

jo

before or after you get a replacement diff

[JoFotoz]

I have the replacement diff.....

before or after you get a replacement diff

....did a deal with Ryan (Littlebeast)

Waiting for diff drop brackets....then its time...
....and I'll do it all in one go.


At least...thats the plan

(Though the TOD switch may be a Jack job at Moab if he's up for it...
...I aint very pro-ficiant-like at electrics !)


jo

[tom4bren]

Was supposed to go see Welder Guy today. I'm still at work tho so rekin it's not happening tonight. If I don't get there tomorrow, I should make it on Friday. I'm pretty sure he's got the diff drops done.