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Anyone running the JE Reel front DS w stock flanges?

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Old 03-13-2012, 10:44 PM
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Default Anyone running the JE Reel front DS w stock flanges?

Was shopping for a new front DS and saw that JE Reel offered one with the use of the stock axle/T-case flanges. Anyone using this DS with a RK 2.5 lift? http://www.quadratec.com/products/52301_9060.htm

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Old 03-13-2012, 10:48 PM
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so you know, the link you posted is for a rear shaft. either way, i would recommend that you NOT use the factory flanges but rather, get replacement yokes especially up front. yokes will allow for better operating angles and will reduce your chances of getting driveline vibrations.
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i have these in my to-do list front and rear. I like doing everything myself but I Dont think ill be able to loosen/tighten pinion nuts easily so I was looking into these replacements. Im waiting to hear on some reviews too.
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
so you know, the link you posted is for a rear shaft. either way, i would recommend that you NOT use the factory flanges but rather, get replacement yokes especially up front. yokes will allow for better operating angles and will reduce your chances of getting driveline vibrations.
#2 questions. 1. If you used flanges in the rear on a JKU, given the length of that driveshaft, do you think flanges would make much of a difference since the angles are not too steep? 2. Why does Reel use flanges in the first place?

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Originally Posted by Ryanc
#2 questions. 1. If you used flanges in the rear on a JKU, given the length of that driveshaft, do you think flanges would make much of a difference since the angles are not too steep? 2. Why does Coast use flanges in the first place?
Any opinion with stock flanges for the rear?



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