Driveshaft help
05-09-2013, 06:28 PM
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Driveshaft help
So about a month ago, the cv joint on my front driveshaft broke. Dropped it off at a driveshaft repair place today and they quoted me 300$ for the fix. I figured i would look on c/s and see what i found. And i found a what seems like a great deal. A front driveshaft off a 2013 Rubicon unlimited. Guy says he has 10 miles on it. Anyway, i want to go pick it up this week and am wondering what to look for on it in terms of not being screwed over (dads worrying about it). I know to rotate the joints and check for cracks but other than that is there anything? and in regards to fitting my rig properly specs:
2007 X Unlimited manual, 3 inch teraflex lift, 35's. I know this shaft will probably break one day too with the lift i have, but the stock one has lasted me 6 years so i figure this will do until over summer when i buy a teraflex one.
2007 X Unlimited manual, 3 inch teraflex lift, 35's. I know this shaft will probably break one day too with the lift i have, but the stock one has lasted me 6 years so i figure this will do until over summer when i buy a teraflex one.
05-09-2013, 06:56 PM
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So about a month ago, the cv joint on my front driveshaft broke. Dropped it off at a driveshaft repair place today and they quoted me 300$ for the fix. I figured i would look on c/s and see what i found. And i found a what seems like a great deal. A front driveshaft off a 2013 Rubicon unlimited. Guy says he has 10 miles on it. Anyway, i want to go pick it up this week and am wondering what to look for on it in terms of not being screwed over (dads worrying about it). I know to rotate the joints and check for cracks but other than that is there anything? and in regards to fitting my rig properly specs:
2007 X Unlimited manual, 3 inch teraflex lift, 35's. I know this shaft will probably break one day too with the lift i have, but the stock one has lasted me 6 years so i figure this will do until over summer when i buy a teraflex one.
2007 X Unlimited manual, 3 inch teraflex lift, 35's. I know this shaft will probably break one day too with the lift i have, but the stock one has lasted me 6 years so i figure this will do until over summer when i buy a teraflex one.
05-09-2013, 08:43 PM
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Why spend $300 on a non repairable drive shaft when you can spend a few bums more on an after market shaft that will last and is repairable.
Look for a Rubicon Express or Toms shaft instead.
Look for a Rubicon Express or Toms shaft instead.
05-09-2013, 08:58 PM
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Definitely liking the price tag on the rubicon express. Will be looking into that, but for temporary fix the 2013 stock front should fit?
05-10-2013, 02:03 AM
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Check out Adams driveshafts. I believe it's around 385$. Lots of people happy with them. I'm personally saving for mine. Make sure your looking at the 1310 not the 1350 unless you really running your rig hard.
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05-10-2013, 03:47 AM
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I got a Rubicon Express for under $400, and the Adams are about the same. The OEM DS's are trash... wouldn't waste the time or money.
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05-10-2013, 05:44 AM
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05-10-2013, 05:52 AM
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Alright well thanks for opinions on upgraded ones, which I will do this summer. But for now I need to pick up this stock one. How do I check to see if it's in perfect condition?