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Old 02-17-2012 | 08:20 AM
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OK. Not really sure what type I was looking at. I had just seen online where some companies were selling driveshafts that said they eliminate driveline vibrations, etc...but could've sworn they were calling them CV driveshafts. I'll dig into that more, and see exactly what they are.
unfortunately, "cv" or, constant velocity is an over used term.
Old 02-17-2012 | 08:27 AM
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Yeah, sounds kinda like it. I'll look into driveshafts more. I think I'm going to see what kind of prices I can find on a full set of adjustable arms, as opposed to a long arm upgrade. Are there other benefits to the long arms other than ride quality?
Old 02-17-2012 | 08:31 AM
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Yeah, sounds kinda like it. I'll look into driveshafts more. I think I'm going to see what kind of prices I can find on a full set of adjustable arms, as opposed to a long arm upgrade. Are there other benefits to the long arms other than ride quality?
unless you're planning to run 37's or larger and play really really hard, a 1310 drive shaft like the kind coast or je reel makes is what i would recommend. whatever shaft you go with, just make sure it comes with spicer or neapco u-joints. trust me on this.

being that you're sitting at 5.5-6", long arms is something that i would recommend if you can afford it. what they'll do is correct your suspension geometry to being closer to stock and that will greatly improve your ride and handling. this will be especially noticable ON PAVEMENT. they will also allow your axle to articulate more like stock and without as much swipe.

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Old 02-17-2012 | 08:58 AM
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Thanks for the advice. I'm actually running 37's now. The handling isn't that bad, just a very slight wander, and I have yet to feel any driveline vibrations, but I know that there can be other problems related to the shaft, other than vibration. I am really wanting to address the wandering issue, though, is what my main concern is at the moment.




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