Aftermarket Driveshafts vs stock??
11-14-2009, 03:40 AM
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Aftermarket Driveshafts vs stock??
Hello,
What is the benifit of using an aftermarket drive shaft with the Yoke/u bolt conversion?
I am looking to get the TeraFlex rear drive shaft that has the Yoke conversion with it?
Thanks for any input.
What is the benifit of using an aftermarket drive shaft with the Yoke/u bolt conversion?
I am looking to get the TeraFlex rear drive shaft that has the Yoke conversion with it?
Thanks for any input.
11-14-2009, 09:56 AM
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If you have a 2-door and any lift over 2.5", you should plan on replacing the rear driveshaft at some point. Sometimes people get 30,000 miles on the stock DS with a lifted 2-door, and sometimes they don't last 100 miles. 4 doors are usually fine with under 4" of lift.
Front shafts tend to rub on the tranny and skid plate of lifted JKs (2 and 4 doors). Use the search engine to to see the many threads on preventing this. My front DS boot tore on my first trail ride after the lift, so I replaced that with an aftermarket one.
Once you handle an aftermarket DS and compare it to the stock one, you realize that the factory one is a real POS.
Downside is that replacing driveshafts is very expensive (about $500 per shaft, plus you need to buy adjustable control arms to set pinion angle). This is why most people do 2.5" of lift, 33" tires, and call it good.
Front shafts tend to rub on the tranny and skid plate of lifted JKs (2 and 4 doors). Use the search engine to to see the many threads on preventing this. My front DS boot tore on my first trail ride after the lift, so I replaced that with an aftermarket one.
Once you handle an aftermarket DS and compare it to the stock one, you realize that the factory one is a real POS.
Downside is that replacing driveshafts is very expensive (about $500 per shaft, plus you need to buy adjustable control arms to set pinion angle). This is why most people do 2.5" of lift, 33" tires, and call it good.
11-14-2009, 10:10 AM
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Front shafts tend to rub on the tranny and skid plate of lifted JKs (2 and 4 doors). Use the search engine to to see the many threads on preventing this. My front DS boot tore on my first trail ride after the lift, so I replaced that with an aftermarket one.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/modified-jk-tech-2/driveshaft-vs-skid-plate-102041/
11-14-2009, 10:47 AM
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As far as the pinion angle goes If I buy a rear drive shaft from Tera Flex that says it is a direct replacement for the factory shaft then the pinion angle should stay the same right?
Here is the shaft Im looking at.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/52301_201.htm
Here is the shaft Im looking at.
http://www.quadratec.com/products/52301_201.htm
11-14-2009, 11:11 AM
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What I like about aftermarket shafts:
U-joints are replaceable on the trail.
Shaft is a smaller diameter than stock, less rubbing issues
CUSTOM made for your JK and its lift.
1310 (if you go that route) allows a LOT of flex before they bind
grease-able for ease of maintenance.
and a side note Pro, they look better than stock.
U-joints are replaceable on the trail.
Shaft is a smaller diameter than stock, less rubbing issues
CUSTOM made for your JK and its lift.
1310 (if you go that route) allows a LOT of flex before they bind
grease-able for ease of maintenance.
and a side note Pro, they look better than stock.
