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Old 02-17-2012, 06:42 PM
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Ok had my RK stock mod kit on now for bout 3k going to regear here with in the mth either 4.10/4.56 still up in the air.. Hears my question should I replace my front shaft when I regear or just wait till it rips? I wheel just bout every weekend nothing crazy but some steep hills an moderate trails no crawling... At least yet but as suggestion or opinions would be much appreciated... Oh an I do have adj front LCA's


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Old 02-17-2012, 08:02 PM
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If you have the cash, replace it.
Old 02-18-2012, 01:29 AM
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I'd wait until your boot rips and starts spitting grease. Unless you have long travel shocks, you should be fine.
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I planned on running my stock shafts until they became a problem, ended up just replacing after the boot ripped.
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Originally Posted by mook8651
Ok had my RK stock mod kit on now for bout 3k going to regear here with in the mth either 4.10/4.56 still up in the air.. Hears my question should I replace my front shaft when I regear or just wait till it rips? I wheel just bout every weekend nothing crazy but some steep hills an moderate trails no crawling... At least yet but as suggestion or opinions would be much appreciated... Oh an I do have adj front LCA's

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Front drive shaft will eventually need to be replace, but as for as your gears...if you have a 2012 go for 4.56 you will love the power with 35's.
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Depends on if you have auto or stic. If I had stic I'd go 488 with 35's 456 with auto
Old 02-18-2012, 02:30 PM
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I swear with auto ull want higher gears then with a manual.....



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