Jeep Wrangler JL 2-Door Rear Driveshaft 68272535

This is a complete rear driveshaft for the Jeep Wrangler JL 2-door with the 200mm rear axle (axle option DRZ on 2018-2020 models). It fits 2018 JL-body 4x4 models, 2019-2023 2-door models with the 200mm axle, and 2024 2-door models. It replaces Mopar 68272535AA, AB, AC, AD and AE. It does not fit the 4-door Wrangler Unlimited, which uses a much longer shaft.

The shaft is steel with a CV joint and boot at one end and flanges at both ends. It measures 26.34 in. extended and 23.98 in. compressed, end to end. Measure your old shaft the same way before you order.

A short 2-door rear shaft runs at a steep angle, and a lift makes the angle steeper. That puts more load on the CV joint and boot. Common signs of a worn rear shaft are a clunk when you take off or shift into gear, a vibration that comes in with speed, a torn boot with grease sprayed around the transfer case, or play you can feel when you twist the shaft by hand. If your JL is lifted and keeps tearing boots, correct the driveline angle too, or the new shaft will wear the same way.

When you install it, replace any damaged bolts, clean both flange faces, and torque the bolts to the factory spec. Check the rear pinion seal and the transfer case rear output seal while the shaft is out.