Drive Shaft Rotation Question

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motroutmo

NAXJA Forum User

Location

St Louis

• May 3, 2006

• #1

Should my front driveshaft and axles rotate when my 98 XJ coasts in 2wd ? I noticed it spinning when my son rolled it into the driveway. Seems like an aweful lot of steel to be pushing when not in use.... My old for truck has auto locking/unlocking wheel hubs that prevent this in 2wd. Just curious...

And as always - TIA (thanks in advance)

 

langer1

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Mineral City,Ohio

• May 3, 2006

• #2

Yes it turns all the time.

 

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motroutmo

NAXJA Forum User

Location

St Louis

• May 3, 2006

• #3

Bummer. Anyone make hubs for 98 XJ or am I living in dreamland?

 

langer1

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Mineral City,Ohio

• May 3, 2006

• #4

Pretty sure they all do but the cost is much more than any savings.

 

non-stick

NAXJA Member #1288

Location

Where the h*ll is Rhoadesville, VA??

• May 3, 2006

• #5

motroutmo said:

Bummer. Anyone make hubs for 98 XJ or am I living in dreamland?

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There are hub conversions out there, but they are targeted more towards increased durability and strength. Around $1000 is an awful lot to spend in an effort to save a few pennies a tankful. Considering you're driving the aerodynaimic equivilent of a brick, suddenly the extra little drag the front driveshaft may induce isn't that big a deal. IMHO

Good luck.

 

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motroutmo

NAXJA Forum User

Location

St Louis

• May 3, 2006

• #6

Hey Non-Stick - good point. LMAO