cru9

Anybody heard of Carolina Drive shafts or anybody running them?

wayoflife

nope, but then, so long as it's balanced well, a drive shaft is pretty much a drive shaft. just make sure to have it made with quality u-joints like spicers or neapco.

cru9

Thank You

ShakyJake

I disagree. One must consider the quality of the parts used, where and how they were made, how the are attached (e.g, adapter flange?), and what kind of warranty the manufacture provides. If you are having clearance issues, then diameter size matters too. Driveshafts are no place to skimp on quality.

wayoflife

fair enough. i guess my point was that "most" drive shafts i have seen and or run have been made well, most come with yokes and, assuming you're getting something like a 1310, have a diameter that's narrow enough to not be a problem. i don't know anything about this company and, probably should have just recommend what i know is good out there. having said that, i personally would recommend getting tried and tested shaft like the kind coast or je reel makes. with them, you will know you are getting a quality shaft and one that uses quality u-joints and components unlike shafts made by other popular companies.

cru9

Fair enough..I am going to call Coast tomorrow and get some ball park prices till I can get some measurements

wayoflife

unless you're installing a set of 60's under your jeep, you should be fine running a coast shaft without having to take any measurements. their shafts allow for enough travel to work on most any lifted jk's.

cru9

Ok thanks for the input..I will call and get price..Is it then called a OEM replacement?

wayoflife

not exactly as it won't be anything close to an oem shaft. unless you're planning to run 37's or bigger and play really hard, all you'll need is a 1310 shaft.

cru9

Perfect now I know what to ask for tomorrow..Thanks a lot