RCV front axle shafts

[JTPatriot]

Wow, did not realize that these axles throw so much grease! Hopefully it is just a "new thing" and it will slow down. For the price of them I would think they would scrape better with that fancy orange bell that is dang near impossible to push on.
Rant over.

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[Alaska-HWY JK]

I’ve had them in my PR44 in my Jk since May 2010. They’re overgreased if they’re throwing it out. I give them 5 shots every oil change.

 

[mx5red]

I’ve had them in my PR44 in my Jk since May 2010. They’re overgreased if they’re throwing it out. I give them 5 shots every oil change.

What timeframe is that? An oil change for me might be every 6-9 months.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I was told I’d you don’t see grease in the bells that they’re not greased enough. Per RCV, I put 8 pumps in the very oil change. I’ve never had an issue with throwing grease on the ground, just tiny amounts on the knuckle.

 

[JTPatriot]

I’ve had them in my PR44 in my Jk since May 2010. They’re overgreased if they’re throwing it out. I give them 5 shots every oil change.

That is what I am hoping. I did not add any grease when I installed them as they looked to have plenty from the factory. So we will see if it stops here shortly. then I will do the 5 pumps at oil changes.

 

[WILDHOBO]

That is what I am hoping. I did not add any grease when I installed them as they looked to have plenty from the factory. So we will see if it stops here shortly. then I will do the 5 pumps at oil changes.

I’ve had mine on for 20k miles. They always do it. It doesn’t bother me though. I’m happy to have strong-ass axles.

 

[Alaska-HWY JK]

I do 5000km oil changes on the JK. The RCVs have been on for probably 125,000km. I did a rebuild kit because they were clicking when turning in 4X4 with or without air lockers engaged. RCV says they won’t fail catastrophically and it’s just from wear. (Not a warranty issue cause they’re not broken. Just annoying from $1200 axle shafts) They still click but I’m not worried about it. They’re solid and don’t bind like U-joints.

 

[Rusty PW]

I had the RCV's on my Power Wagon for 70,000+ miles. I gave them 10 pumps once a year. If you over grease them. They will sling the grease.

 

[WILDHOBO]

I had the RCV's on my Power Wagon for 70,000+ miles. I gave them 10 pumps once a year. If you over grease them. They will sling the grease.

How many miles per year?

 

[Rusty PW]

How many miles per year?

Avg. around 10,000 a year. When I bought them, RCV told me that they don't need a lot of grease.

 

[WILDHOBO]

Avg. around 10,000 a year.

Perfect thanks. I’m putting a little more in than that, but not to an extreme.

 

[DronePilot]

I grease mine every 6 month, 4 to 5 pumps. The first year There was grease all over the axle I Guest I put too much grease during the installation.

 

[Rusty PW]

Perfect thanks. I’m putting a little more in than that, but not to an extreme.

I've beat the shit out of them for sure. Running in water about headlight high, mud bogs, etc. I still have 3 tubes of grease sitting on the shelf.

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