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Old 12-14-2014, 07:36 AM
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Default Front driveshaft replacement

Tried to unstick my buddy who had his 41 inch tires buried in sand on a steep bank washout hidden by brush ate the front driver side of his jeep. I tried to winch him out, winch went into thermal shut down, tried pulling him backwards with my jeep and driveshaft twisted and broke like a wet noodle... ended up having to call a tow truck... crappy deal.

Anyways what front drive shaft should I replace it with? Dana 30, 4.88, 35s, 2.5 tera coil lift.
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Old 12-14-2014, 07:46 AM
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I replaced with
Tom woods a double cardan u joint replaces the weak factory cv. And when you call the company to order Tom woods answers the phone
Old 12-14-2014, 08:06 AM
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Tom Woods, JE Reel, Adams, or I'd personally throw in Krawl Off Road as well. I have the KOR drive shafts and no complaints.
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I really like my Adams.
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I went with JE Reel with new yokes rather than the factory flanges. No problems
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I have an Adams and really like it. Very easy to install instructions provided//
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Unless you hit a rock, the stock shafts are as strong as a 1310. Sounds like you need more beef. That, or your shaft had some sort of previous damage (even a dent would do it).
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1310 is fine unless you wheel real heavy. The you'd want a 1350. But given your set up I'd stick with 1310. All above mentioned brands are reputable.
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Originally Posted by mattyk
1310 is fine unless you wheel real heavy. The you'd want a 1350. But given your set up I'd stick with 1310. All above mentioned brands are reputable.
He destroyed a stock shaft, which is as strong as a 1310. Your advice is questionable at best. Given his setup? Hardly relevant. His use case is what matters. Clearly, he has a leveraged drivetrain that he pushes.

Define reputable?
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I seriously doubt the stock shafts are as strong as aftermarket shafts. The stock shafts feel like tin cans compared to my aftermarkets.


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