I'm 12, and what is this?

[Talyn]

Ahhhh.. that makes more sense. Can't flat tow an auto 2wd far w/o disconnecting the drive shaft.

 

[X E Ryder]

What the hell is that?

Hehe that's what I said lol

Looks to me like a rear axle disconnect although why you'd need that ... dunno.

I'd be all over finding where that cable leads and then figuring from there.

EDIT - found it ... Remco disconnect

http://www.remcodsc.com/

as foxwar71 stated ... for towing behind your RV

Huh interesting.

 

[CaliXJ]

so that means i need to find a 4x4 driveshaft that can work with that. so i can poorman twin stick it!

my jeep is currently 2wd for those wondering...

:dunno: Sounds like you need a little more than a driveshaft for it to work as a twin stick.. But really.. That funny lookin yoke would prob snap clean off on a good rock climb. Great idea for flat towing a 2wd XJ though.

 

[Swamprat]

i didn't think about it being a weak point.

 

[PhotographerMike]

my jeep is currently 2wd for those wondering...

That's what it's for. Even with a manual trans you're not supposed to tow over 50 miles (guess w/o looking) without driving the Jeep to keep the trans rear seal lubricated.

 

[Talyn]

That's what it's for. Even with a manual trans you're not supposed to tow over 50 miles (guess w/o looking) without driving the Jeep to keep the trans rear seal lubricated.

Thats not why. An automatic transmission is lubed by the pump on the front, which is driven by the outside of the torque converter. No engine power, no lube, long drive = burnt transmission. I've never heard of the same for a manual as they are splashed lubed.

 

[AJTorris]

hmm i wonder how much power/torque it is tested for...

 

[Swamprat]

So for those wondering a driveshaft disco like this is not rated for abuse. The guy I sold it too blew the disconnect to bits doing burn outs and hard launches.

 

[BoBDoG2o02]

I have a thought. jeeps with the cable driven speedometer on the back of the t-case might rack up miles while being towed if the driveshaft isn't removed?

 

[Boatwrench]

I have a thought. jeeps with the cable driven speedometer on the back of the t-case might rack up miles while being towed if the driveshaft isn't removed?

Yes.

 

[BoBDoG2o02]

well that would be reason enough for me, pulling the thing with a motorhome for thousands of miles would kill resale pretty quick that way.

 

[Swamprat]

Cherokees have a resale value?

 

[Talyn]

Not as much as a TJ

 

[BoBDoG2o02]

Not as much as a TJ

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