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Old 09-25-2012, 07:41 AM
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Just wondering if a 2012 drive shaft would bolt up to a 2007.. and comments, or concerns are helpful.. Thanks in Advance...
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Old 09-25-2012, 08:11 AM
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And no problems.. bolted right up? Did he replace the yokes too? Or just the DS
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Was there anything he had to do.. or did he just silicone it and locktite the bolts?
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Old 09-25-2012, 10:42 AM
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Also does he have a lift and a set caster angle?
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So just locktite on the 12 bolts and your done?
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I have a 11 and swapped the DS with something earlier. Dropped the shaft out and kept the yokes in. 12 bolts and good to go. You may wanna get a small 1/4" socket to get in close to the bolts. It's an hours or 2 at most. Not hard at all
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The drive shafts for the 2012-2013 JKs are different lengths than the 2007-2011 because of the different drivetrain (engine and transmission). I'm not saying they aren't interchangeable, but I'd double check the lengths and clearances to be sure.
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Will do.. thanks for the heads up
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Do y'all have any insight of where the caster should be so I don't tear this new one up?
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Old 09-27-2012, 08:22 AM
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So if I'm not really knowledgeable about how it should be.. how should I go about doing it?
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