Driveshaft suggestions...PLEASE HELP!!!
12-10-2008, 02:32 PM
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You can find more info and installation instructions here: http://www.teraflex.biz/products/jk-...ar-2-door.html
If your rear is making a lot of noise, you may need to set your pinion angle. Have you considered getting some adjustable control arms?
The driveshaft comes with everything you need except the tools you'll need to install it. You'll need a 1-5/16, 1-1/4, and a 1-1/2 socket I believe, a gear puller, torque wrench, and maybe an impact gun to do both front and rear driveshafts. It was super easy to install.
If your rear is making a lot of noise, you may need to set your pinion angle. Have you considered getting some adjustable control arms?
The driveshaft comes with everything you need except the tools you'll need to install it. You'll need a 1-5/16, 1-1/4, and a 1-1/2 socket I believe, a gear puller, torque wrench, and maybe an impact gun to do both front and rear driveshafts. It was super easy to install.
12-10-2008, 04:36 PM
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I dunno, David at Northridge just got $500 from me for a new frt shaft. But I know one thing from being on this forum, they're gonna stand behind it if anything goes wrong. Top notch business, from what I've ordered in the past and from the input they have on the forum, they seem to care about what's going on. I don't mind paying more as long as I can count on that business as being a stand up type. Now, David, Where's my tracking number!
12-10-2008, 06:00 PM
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Are the adjustable control arms going to eliminate the problem. or are they something that needs to be done along with the drive shaft? What kind of prices are we looking at for the arms? I just took my JK to a local off road shop today to have them look at the shaft. They want $650 to change it out. Of course, that includes the price of the shaft, but that seemed pretty high.
if you decide you would prefer someone to install it for you, i can recommend an excellent shop in the bentonville area.
12-10-2008, 06:03 PM
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The driveshaft comes with everything you need except the tools you'll need to install it. You'll need a 1-5/16, 1-1/4, and a 1-1/2 socket I believe, a gear puller, torque wrench, and maybe an impact gun to do both front and rear driveshafts. It was super easy to install.
12-10-2008, 06:20 PM
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Ha! If you only knew the extent of how real that statement is....
A good shaft will cost you around 500-600, some are cheaper, others are more. They are definitely an expense though - and a big reason why people put off changing them out. I would definitely recommend you do it yourself - its not hard and its good experience. I wouldnt change out your rear though unless you are putting on adjustable control arms. Once you move to an aftermarket driveshaft you'll need to set your pinion angle in order to eliminate vibrations in the driveline. To do this you need adjustable upper control arms. Its very important to have your pinion set properly, but even more so with aftermarket shafts.
I can't promise you that buying adjustable arms is going to eliminate your problem but its a good place to start.
On a 2dr with over 4" of lift, you almost always want to change out your front shaft as well - or you'll hit your cross member/transfer case skid at full flex and rip your boot off or worse.
I just completed installing my 4" lift, and I waited to buy it until I was able to get not only the lift but also front/rear shafts, control arms - basically the whole nine yards. The only thing I didn't really do was new gears. I'm going to tough it out on 4.10s for awhile.
Yes, an impact gun made semi-quick work of getting the nut off. Screw toughing it out.
Are the adjustable control arms going to eliminate the problem. or are they something that needs to be done along with the drive shaft? What kind of prices are we looking at for the arms? I just took my JK to a local off road shop today to have them look at the shaft. They want $650 to change it out. Of course, that includes the price of the shaft, but that seemed pretty high.
I can't promise you that buying adjustable arms is going to eliminate your problem but its a good place to start.
On a 2dr with over 4" of lift, you almost always want to change out your front shaft as well - or you'll hit your cross member/transfer case skid at full flex and rip your boot off or worse.
I just completed installing my 4" lift, and I waited to buy it until I was able to get not only the lift but also front/rear shafts, control arms - basically the whole nine yards. The only thing I didn't really do was new gears. I'm going to tough it out on 4.10s for awhile.
Yes, an impact gun made semi-quick work of getting the nut off. Screw toughing it out.
12-11-2008, 05:11 AM
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what shop did you take it to? some are better than others around here. i think you can do it yourself. jackmac4 listed the tools for you and there are tons of people on here that can help you with questions you may have as you do it. i say save your money and do it yourself.
if you decide you would prefer someone to install it for you, i can recommend an excellent shop in the bentonville area.
if you decide you would prefer someone to install it for you, i can recommend an excellent shop in the bentonville area.
12-11-2008, 05:28 AM
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Ha! If you only knew the extent of how real that statement is....
A good shaft will cost you around 500-600, some are cheaper, others are more. They are definitely an expense though - and a big reason why people put off changing them out. I would definitely recommend you do it yourself - its not hard and its good experience. I wouldnt change out your rear though unless you are putting on adjustable control arms. Once you move to an aftermarket driveshaft you'll need to set your pinion angle in order to eliminate vibrations in the driveline. To do this you need adjustable upper control arms. Its very important to have your pinion set properly, but even more so with aftermarket shafts.
I can't promise you that buying adjustable arms is going to eliminate your problem but its a good place to start.
On a 2dr with over 4" of lift, you almost always want to change out your front shaft as well - or you'll hit your cross member/transfer case skid at full flex and rip your boot off or worse.
I just completed installing my 4" lift, and I waited to buy it until I was able to get not only the lift but also front/rear shafts, control arms - basically the whole nine yards. The only thing I didn't really do was new gears. I'm going to tough it out on 4.10s for awhile.
Yes, an impact gun made semi-quick work of getting the nut off. Screw toughing it out.
A good shaft will cost you around 500-600, some are cheaper, others are more. They are definitely an expense though - and a big reason why people put off changing them out. I would definitely recommend you do it yourself - its not hard and its good experience. I wouldnt change out your rear though unless you are putting on adjustable control arms. Once you move to an aftermarket driveshaft you'll need to set your pinion angle in order to eliminate vibrations in the driveline. To do this you need adjustable upper control arms. Its very important to have your pinion set properly, but even more so with aftermarket shafts.
I can't promise you that buying adjustable arms is going to eliminate your problem but its a good place to start.
On a 2dr with over 4" of lift, you almost always want to change out your front shaft as well - or you'll hit your cross member/transfer case skid at full flex and rip your boot off or worse.
I just completed installing my 4" lift, and I waited to buy it until I was able to get not only the lift but also front/rear shafts, control arms - basically the whole nine yards. The only thing I didn't really do was new gears. I'm going to tough it out on 4.10s for awhile.
Yes, an impact gun made semi-quick work of getting the nut off. Screw toughing it out.
12-11-2008, 05:30 AM
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what shop did you take it to? some are better than others around here. i think you can do it yourself. jackmac4 listed the tools for you and there are tons of people on here that can help you with questions you may have as you do it. i say save your money and do it yourself.
if you decide you would prefer someone to install it for you, i can recommend an excellent shop in the bentonville area.
if you decide you would prefer someone to install it for you, i can recommend an excellent shop in the bentonville area.