Notices
Modified JK Tech Tech related bulletin board forum regarding subjects such as suspension, tires & wheels, steering, bumpers, skid plates, drive train, cages, on-board air and other useful modifications that will help improve the performance and protection of your Jeep JK Wrangler (Rubicon, Sahara, Unlimited and X) on the trail.

PLEASE DO NOT START SHOW & TELL TYPE THREADS IN THIS FORUM

Which front drive shaft?

Thread Tools
 
Old 01-26-2016, 03:13 AM
  #1  
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
troyoffroad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: cape cod
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default Which front drive shaft?

So it finally happened, my stock front driveshaft broke and it's time for a new one. There's quite a few options out there (Adams, Currie, Tera-flex, Coast, J.E. Reel, etc...). Also, 1310 or 1350 and with or without transfer case yoke and pinion? Any real world feedback is appreciated.
Oh yeah, I have a 2014 JK 4 door with the AEV 4.5 lift on 37" Nittos and running 4.88 gears.
Thanks
Old 01-26-2016, 05:01 AM
  #2  
JK Junkie

 
kjeeper10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2013
Location: CT
Posts: 3,440
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

My vote is Adams or MC's new DS.
Old 01-26-2016, 06:11 AM
  #3  
JK Freak
 
sea bass's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Enumclaw,WA
Posts: 998
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I've had reel and coast front shafts - both worked great!
Old 01-26-2016, 06:16 AM
  #4  
JK Jedi
 
TURTLECON's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: REDONDO BEACH, CA
Posts: 5,192
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

Adams 1310 with new yokes. 1350 if you ever go bigger than 37"
Old 01-26-2016, 06:37 AM
  #5  
JK Freak
 
DKJEEP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: texas
Posts: 510
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Stock shaft with a teraflex rzeppa joint made for the increased angle.
Old 01-26-2016, 07:47 AM
  #6  
JK Super Freak

 
ShutterBug's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Mentor, OH
Posts: 1,636
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Default

Call James at Adams Drive Shaft. Tell him what you have (tire size, etc.) and the kind of wheeling you do, and he'll make a recommendation of 1310 vs. 1350.
Old 01-26-2016, 08:01 AM
  #7  
JK Jedi
FJOTM Winner
 
resharp001's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2013
Location: Willow Park, TX
Posts: 10,899
Received 1,927 Likes on 1,686 Posts
Default

I replaced my front with an Adams......good quality and reasonable cost. Ordered it on a Monday, delivered that same Friday. I've been happy for 8 months now. When the time comes I'll order a replacement for the rear from them as well.
Old 01-26-2016, 08:46 AM
  #8  
JK Jedi

 
jadmt's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: missoula,mt
Posts: 4,364
Received 107 Likes on 104 Posts
Default

Dana Spicer. http://www2.dana.com/pdf/PERF-JPDS-12015.pdf

I had a large drivetrain shop who handles several high end names tell me this was the best balanced shaft they have seen. Mine is smooth as silk at 80-90mph and every speed inbtween all day long. Panhead5 who posts here handles driveshaft issues in a large dealership in Ohio also has one and he says the same thing. I got mine shipped from OK4wd.com for 420. One other nice thing is while the joints have zerks and easy to grease the centerball is sealed so no having to deal with that like on many of them.
Old 01-26-2016, 01:01 PM
  #9  
JK Enthusiast
Thread Starter
 
troyoffroad's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: cape cod
Posts: 219
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

Originally Posted by DKJEEP
Stock shaft with a teraflex rzeppa joint made for the increased angle.
Interested in this option. A lot cheaper, but I'll still have the stock shaft and joints which are weaker than ones I'm looking at. Anyone try this with long term good results?
Old 01-26-2016, 03:43 PM
  #10  
JK Enthusiast
 
wrangler unl145's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: springboro, ohio
Posts: 162
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by troyoffroad
So it finally happened, my stock front driveshaft broke and it's time for a new one. There's quite a few options out there (Adams, Currie, Tera-flex, Coast, J.E. Reel, etc...). Also, 1310 or 1350 and with or without transfer case yoke and pinion? Any real world feedback is appreciated.
Oh yeah, I have a 2014 JK 4 door with the AEV 4.5 lift on 37" Nittos and running 4.88 gears.
Thanks
I have Adams front and rear. Been very happy so far


Quick Reply: Which front drive shaft?



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 01:23 AM.