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Old 11-07-2013, 01:37 PM
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We all have different driving styles and needs. I've been running a 3.5" Rk lift for 7 months and 37" nittos for 2 without any worries. I've put about 5,000 miles on my jkur with the 37s. I've had no ill side effects. I'll eventually add gussets but I'm not sure of anything else. It's pretty flat here along the coast and I manage fine with my 4.10 gears and average about 14 city and 17 highway.
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Old 11-10-2013, 06:46 PM
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Thanks for all the input guys! I'll post pictures once I get it done!
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Old 11-10-2013, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JKUBryan

After a year with a 4 inch lift and 37's, I did get to the point I made replacing my driveshaft a priority. But it isn't something you have to do right away. In fact, I replaced mine because i was getting the angry bird chirping. Turns out, it wasn't the front driveshaft and I could have probably gone another year without replacing.
What ended up being the cause of the angry bird chirping? I'm getting that now. I have a 4" teraflex lift and 35's.
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Old 11-12-2013, 05:21 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
I would replace with a cromoly shaft on the rear and keep the factory for a spare. I have seen several factory rubicon shafts snap right at the splines.
Now if I go 37's and get those chromoly axle shafts too in the rear will my 5.13 gears in the rear Dana 44 be my weak point??? I was told that but I myself am no expert..... Thx
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Old 11-12-2013, 06:03 AM
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From my experience the driveshaft u joint will go before the r&p
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
From my experience the driveshaft u joint will go before the r&p
Ok thanks
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Old 11-12-2013, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by TheDirtman
I would replace with a cromoly shaft on the rear and keep the factory for a spare. I have seen several factory rubicon shafts snap right at the splines.
Ok if I go chromoly .... do I still risk bending a FLANGE?? Or does that part get stronger with the chromoly axle shafts ?
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Old 11-12-2013, 03:06 PM
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37's went on today

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Originally Posted by jeeperjkjeeper
Looks awesome. I ended up ordering the VKS sliders today...looking forward to getting them
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Originally Posted by jeeperjkjeeper
37's went on today

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Looks good
ANY ISSUES WITH BALANCING those MTR's?
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