First 2012 drive shaft boot torn!
10-07-2011, 01:39 PM
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WTF? thats what i said wednesday when i called to order mine and was told they were going to be $69 shipped. i thought $40 bucks for shipping was pretty damn steep. i was told their web guy made a mistake and put the wrong price when they were added to the website
hopefully its a quality product and they come with grade 8 hardware for that kind of money.
hopefully its a quality product and they come with grade 8 hardware for that kind of money.
10-07-2011, 02:23 PM
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Not true. I've had far worse damage from wheeling repaired under warranty, but you have to prep the Service Adviser. You'd be surprised what going in ahead of time and introducing yourself to the service adviser will get you. Ask him what his favorite drink is. The next time you are in, bring him a bottle of that liquor or a case of beer if that is more his taste. The next time you come in with a bent track bar (in my case) it's repaired under warranty at no charge. Buy him another case of beer for his help. I've had axle shafts, drive shafts, and even oil pans replaced all under warranty. Oh and those were all on lifted Jeeps. They actually replaced my cv boot 3 times on my WJ because of it getting torn on the trail.
On my 2012 I called AFE Power and had them send me their Y Pipe for the 2012 JK. Exhaust issue will be solved. Don't order through a vendor, or their website, call them direct and they'll beat any price via phone.
On my 2012 I called AFE Power and had them send me their Y Pipe for the 2012 JK. Exhaust issue will be solved. Don't order through a vendor, or their website, call them direct and they'll beat any price via phone.
My sevice advisor and the manager know me by now. I've got two Jeep so between the recalls and the maintenence that I won't do. I don't touch the WK at all!
11-10-2011, 09:20 AM
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I have seen that Coast drive shafts have been mentioned a lot on this thread. What about other brands like teraflex, Tom Woods, Rubicon Express, or J.E. Reel? Basically what I am asking is what brand of replacement shaft is recommended. They seem to be about the same price.
My lift and tires are listed in my signature. Sitting on level ground right now I have about 1.5" from the bottom of the shaft to the top of the exhaust. Im going to put it on a lift and see when it hits. The dealer put on the lift and tires before I saw it and bought it so I am not worried about warranty I just don't want to mash it up on the trail.
My lift and tires are listed in my signature. Sitting on level ground right now I have about 1.5" from the bottom of the shaft to the top of the exhaust. Im going to put it on a lift and see when it hits. The dealer put on the lift and tires before I saw it and bought it so I am not worried about warranty I just don't want to mash it up on the trail.
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11-10-2011, 09:25 AM
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I have seen that Coast drive shafts have been mentioned a lot on this thread. What about other brands like teraflex, Tom Woods, Rubicon Express, or J.E. Reel? Basically what I am asking is what brand of replacement shaft is recommended. They seem to be about the same price.
11-10-2011, 11:55 AM
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for the most part, drive shafts are drive shafts. some are balanced better than others and, some use higher quality u-joints. i personally recommend coast and j.e. reel over other brands because they use spicer and neapco joints as opposed to cheap chinese made ones. i've always had good luck with both companies. rubicon express has their shafts made by a company that is local to me and they do good work so i would imagine they would be good as well.
Wayoflife what did you end up doing for your new JK? The Teraflex spacers or the AFE y pipe?
11-10-2011, 01:09 PM
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I'm going to order the AFE, heard nothing but god about it, have heard a few issues with the spacers, plus some still have contact after installing them.
plus I like the idea of moving the exhaust behind the crossmember for protection
plus I like the idea of moving the exhaust behind the crossmember for protection
11-10-2011, 01:27 PM
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I did not know that the AFE moved the pipe behind the cross member. With it being behind the cross member that will add a few inches of pipe to the passenger side. Did they design the drivers side to have the same extra inches added?
11-10-2011, 03:45 PM
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I chose the Adam's drive shaft from BallisticJeep.com. It was $325 with free shipping. It is made in Henderson Nevada with all spicer parts. The install was easy and the service is great. There is no reason to spend more for the same thing. Check them out before you order your shaft.