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Alright, I have tried the search function and the "dig through every noob FAQ" method and have found nothing thus far on my question. So Im posing the question to you fine gentlemen in the hope that you will lend a JK Newbie a helping hand.
I am in the process of lifting my 2007 Sahara Unlimited. I have bought the lift (Teraflex 4" with fullflex arms) found a shop to do the install, and I have choosen to regear to 5.13's since Im adding 35x12.50' to the mix. My question comes up in reference to drive shafts, I know the front has got to be replaced due to the lift and so I figued Id do both at the same time. When I called to place my order they said they needed a DS length measurement. Their inlay the problem...Im stationed in Japan and my JK is in Florida.
So my question is: Is the measurement critical to DS performance? or can we use figures from some JK's that have the same lift, equip ect. and guessimate a length? any and all input is greatly appreciated.
I am in the process of lifting my 2007 Sahara Unlimited. I have bought the lift (Teraflex 4" with fullflex arms) found a shop to do the install, and I have choosen to regear to 5.13's since Im adding 35x12.50' to the mix. My question comes up in reference to drive shafts, I know the front has got to be replaced due to the lift and so I figued Id do both at the same time. When I called to place my order they said they needed a DS length measurement. Their inlay the problem...Im stationed in Japan and my JK is in Florida.
So my question is: Is the measurement critical to DS performance? or can we use figures from some JK's that have the same lift, equip ect. and guessimate a length? any and all input is greatly appreciated.
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Yes it is. They fit it so you have a good amount of travel on the drive shaft in both directions. If you give them numbers that are either to short or to long then there is a chance that you could either fully compress the drive shaft or extend it to far when you flex it out. Both could end up being a pain in the ass on the trail.
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Yes it is. They fit it so you have a good amount of travel on the drive shaft in both directions. If you give them numbers that are either to short or to long then there is a chance that you could either fully compress the drive shaft or extend it to far when you flex it out. Both could end up being a pain in the ass on the trail.
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Ok, I have the measurement diagram from Tom Woods but like I said Im in Japan and my JK is in Florida (My bro is getting the work done for me). Do you think the stock DS would be ok if I put the lift, wheels, tires and gears but waited till I measured and got the new DS in?
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Ok, I have the measurement diagram from Tom Woods but like I said Im in Japan and my JK is in Florida (My bro is getting the work done for me). Do you think the stock DS would be ok if I put the lift, wheels, tires and gears but waited till I measured and got the new DS in?
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Ok I think Im on the same page as you guys. So as long as I dont do any wheeling I should be good with the TF 4" lift with the stock DS's? And then I should measure the stock DS in accordance with the maker of the new shafts recommendations, prior to ordering the new DS's, am I right?
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Ooooh f'n Rahhhhh there Devil Dog. Hey those 35's are gonna look abit small on that lift, 37's would be better.