AMC Eagle Den Forum

The Shop => 4X4 and Driveline => Topic started by: 86Woodgrain on September 04, 2019, 12:42:18 AM

Title: Does front driveshaft always turn even in 2WD? 1986 model
Post by: 86Woodgrain on September 04, 2019, 12:42:18 AM
Hi all new here, quick question for the experts... I have the 1986 Eagle wagon and from reading it has a 128 open differential which was apparently one year only.

Does the driveshaft in front of the transfer case always turn while driving, even in 2WD? I see the U-joint in front of the transfer case (rear of the front driveshaft) is floppy so I'm going to replace it but I was wondering if it turns or not.

I only use 2WD right now anyway.
Title: Re: Does front driveshaft always turn even in 2WD? 1986 model
Post by: AMC of Houston on September 04, 2019, 04:46:07 PM
Yes; since the later models do not have the "discoupler" on the front dif, it'll always be spinning.
Title: Re: Does front driveshaft always turn even in 2WD? 1986 model
Post by: 86Woodgrain on September 16, 2019, 11:38:15 AM
Thanks. CleanTalk was blocking me from replying earlier, I had to switch to a different browser in order to post again.