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To engage the lockers in 4WD in a stock Rubicon (no ARB selectable locker installed), shift the transfer case to 4 low. Now simply press the AXLE LOCK button once to engage the rear locker and this time press it once more to engage the front axle’s locker.
How do you tell if a 2004 Jeep is a Rubicon?
There is a way to tell if it came from the factory as a Rubi by an identifying number on the VIN. . 6th digit should be a 6 if it’s a Rubicon.
How do you remove a rear axle shaft seal?
To replace the seal, take the following steps:
- Jack up one side of your truck to take the weight off the wheel.
- Remove the wheel.
- Remove the axle shaft.
- Remove the hub retaining hardware.
- Slide off the hub and drum as a unit.
- Replace the seal behind the hub.
- Put everything back together in the reverse order of removal.
How do you unlock a Rubicon axle?
To unlock the axles, press the top of the AXLE LOCK switch. If you’re finding that after a reasonable amount of time, a minute or two at the most, that the locker won’t fully disengage bring it in.
Does Rubicon come with front and rear lockers?
What about Rubicon Lockers? The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is the only Jeep that comes from the factory with default lockers and axles, both the front and rear. It is equipped with the Dana 44 generation of axles.
Do all rubicons have lockers?
The Jeep Wrangler Rubicon is the only Jeep that comes from the factory with default lockers and axles, both the front and rear. Dana 44 axles are beefier and all Wrangler models today carry them with a gear ratio of 3.21 or 3.73.
What does JK stand for on a Jeep?
Wrangler
Model Abbreviations Each Jeep model, (with few exceptions) comes with a two-character abbreviation: JK – Wrangler 2007 – present. LJ – Wrangler Unlimited 2003 – 2006. TJ – Wrangler 1997 – 2006. YJ – Wrangler 1987 – 1995.
What makes a Jeep a Rubicon?
What’s Included With The Rubicon The Rubicon is built with more robust materials to give it more strength and power for going down the beaten path. For example, it comes with off-roading tires for all terrains while the Jeep Wrangler comes with styled 17” tires. Other Jeep’s don’t offer this protection.