lifts and drive shafts
07-11-2011, 09:57 AM
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lifts and drive shafts
Looking at a bigger lift. Here is the question. I want a 4in or 3.5 in lift to clear 37's maybe someday. If I do that what risks rino run on my drive shafts if I don't disconnect my sway bar links when off roading thus limiting the articulation some??
07-11-2011, 11:20 AM
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What are your specs? JK or JKU? Current lift & tire size? Wheeling type?
07-11-2011, 12:48 PM
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I was told by tera flex that anytime your off Roading you run the risk of breaking the stock shaft with a 3" or 4" lift but should hold together for street use
Personally I'm staying stock for now as I don't go off road at this time but do plan on buying a new shaft as soon as I regear
Personally I'm staying stock for now as I don't go off road at this time but do plan on buying a new shaft as soon as I regear
07-11-2011, 12:55 PM
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Sounds like you're running a 2-door. When you get that high in lift your rear driveshaft will start to suffer. The front is a problem on auto 4-doors with too much articulation. They don't "break" as much as they tear the boot and die a faster death.
If you aren't going off road you'd probably be fine. You might even remove the front drive shaft and try to save some MPG.
If you aren't going off road you'd probably be fine. You might even remove the front drive shaft and try to save some MPG.