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Old 05-30-2012, 04:07 PM
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I have an 2012 Rubicon, 8" lift running 37's. Obviously my time bomb stock driveshaft was looking to fail....and it's spitting grease everywhere now. Time to fix it. I do moderate wheeling and I think the 1310's would be fine but I have the cash to get the 1350's. Any recommendations? I've used Tom Woods I the past with great success. I see you guys recommending Coast and JE reel all the time (sponsors maybe). I am brand neutral so just looking for some advice on what to get. I have adjustable uppers and lowers so I can set the angles however I need to. Is it a bolt on install? Any help would be appreciated
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Let's see pics of your jeep. 8 inch lift sounds sweet
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Check out the project jk site. WOL did a write up on installing a front ds. I followed it, worked great.
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It's fun...just a lot of little issues that come with it. I already have the exhaust modified for the angle...just need the shafts to match now
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Can the engine push that beast?
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Originally Posted by Beau
Check out the project jk site. WOL did a write up on installing a front ds. I followed it, worked great.
Does brand really matter if it's coming from a reputable vendor? My biggest concern were the ups and downs of 1310s vs 1350s. Obviously the 50s are stronger. But as a daily driver....stronger isnt always the most comfortable all around
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Originally Posted by adrom
Can the engine push that beast?
Lol...like nothing. It's an auto (I'm lazy) with 5.13s which really is overkill on the Pentastar
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Originally Posted by Beau
Check out the project jk site. WOL did a write up on installing a front ds. I followed it, worked great.
Just checked it out. Looks simple...1350 it is. Now just need to settle on a vendor
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Originally Posted by Hollidizzle

Just checked it out. Looks simple...1350 it is. Now just need to settle on a vendor
When I was talking with the guys at northridge a few weeks back when I ordered mine. Coast had a faster turnaround time than JE Reel. Since I don't see any difference in design or materials, I went with the quicker option. I only ordered 1310s though.
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Originally Posted by Beau

When I was talking with the guys at northridge a few weeks back when I ordered mine. Coast had a faster turnaround time than JE Reel. Since I don't see any difference in design or materials, I went with the quicker option. I only ordered 1310s though.
Was it a pretty easy install?


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