Rubicon Axle Swap

[01TJ-Blues]

There is definitely something to be said for that.

As a side note, when I did them I used one of those toggle switches with an led in the tip, I then ran the ground connector on the switch through the sensor on the axle, this let me see if the locker was engaged just like factory.

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I am using an LED for this so when the circuit closes it is lit and open it’s off. Simple. Thanks for the info too!!!


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[Drizit]

I am using an LED for this so when the circuit closes it is lit and open it’s off. Simple. Thanks for the info too!!!


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That's just the ticket. Welcome to the wonderful world of lockers.

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[Santiou]

Hello i have made the same axle swap but i have the front driveshaft of the rubi axles. At the begineing i shorthened the sport front driveshaft and installed 1310/1330 U JOINTS at the end of both driveshafts but now i want to upgrade the front driveshaft to the rubi driveshaft, and i dont really know how may be the best way to do it.

I dont know if i can change the output yoke from the 231J transfer case, installing another yoke with a 1330 configuration. I have made a little of google research but all information is a little confusing about what yoke i may use. 26splines 1330 configuration but i can figure out which i may use...

Somebody have some info about to help? thankss

 

[Drizit]

You can get replacement yokes for just about any joint you like. I went with custom shafts and 1350 joints all around. I then replaced the yokes on the tcase and axles so now I only need one type of spare joint.

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[Jerry Bransford]

I absolutely cannot recommend driveshafts with 1350 size u-joints for a TJ. That big of a u-joint won't allow enough flex inside the CV to allow full axle droop without interference. I had a 1350 rear shaft that Tom Wood reluctantly built for me, advising against that size joint, and it made a racket when the axle would go to full droop. I now carry it solely as a spare. I run 1330's front and rear and even those are pretty much overkill.

 

[Santiou]

Where i can find the 1330 front yoke of the transfer case to mount the front Rubicon driveshaft? What reference i have to search??

 

[tworley]

https://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p1..._1x_pinion_yoke_1330_series_fits_jeep_da.html

 

[Santiou]

Its the same as the pinion yoke that i have in the axles? on the transfer case i think i bolt into the driveshaft, and not in the yoke....

 

[Shortsthekeb]

There is definitely something to be said for that.

As a side note, when I did them I used one of those toggle switches with an led in the tip, I then ran the ground connector on the switch through the sensor on the axle, this let me see if the locker was engaged just like factory.

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There must have been a time
when we could have said no.

How did you wire in your toggle switch to the sensor? I have the same type of toggle switches with the led lights and would like to do the same.

 

[Liltoy]

Message me I’ve done the swap and wired up the pumps, it’s not hard, I mounted my front locker pump under the ABS tray, but there are other locations that work well too.

I know this is an old post but I bought a set of rubi axles for my non rubi sahara. I have the pumps and everything I just have questions about the drive shafts.

 

[Alex01]

I know this is an old post but I bought a set of rubi axles for my non rubi sahara. I have the pumps and everything I just have questions about the drive shafts.

You'll likely need conversation joints or change out the yokes on the 44 to match what the 30/35 had. I'd look it up but I have minimal internet.

If I recall correctly the 44 needs slightly smaller shafts than the 30/35 but don't quote me it's been awhile.

 

[Liltoy]

You'll likely need conversation joints or change out the yokes on the 44 to match what the 30/35 had. I'd look it up but I have minimal internet.

If I recall correctly the 44 needs slightly smaller shafts than the 30/35 but don't quote me it's been awhile.

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