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Stock Rear DriveShaft with Lifted JK ??? Need Advice !!!

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Old 12-02-2015 | 01:12 PM
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Default Stock Rear DriveShaft with Lifted JK ??? Need Advice !!!

I got a 6" Teraflex Lift with Adjustable Control Arms. The measure from transfer to rear differential lip is 45 1/2 inches (I centered the rear wheel using adj. arms)
Right now I am runnig with the OEM rear driveshaft.

My concern is: The drive shaft can stand when articulation?
Do I need to replace the driveshaft sooner or later?
If I need to replace the driveshaft I will go with Tom Woods, any recomendation?

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Ben
Old 12-09-2015 | 08:14 AM
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SIX inches!!!!!! on the stock drive shaft!!!! Has it exploded since you have madee this post! LOL

tom woods recommended... and yes. change it!
Old 12-09-2015 | 08:18 AM
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Change it now, or change it later...either way you will change it after a few flexes
Old 12-09-2015 | 09:19 AM
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Agree change it.. Look into Adams with sealed joints. Highly recommended across all jeep forums.
Old 12-16-2015 | 04:03 PM
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Default Ok !!!

I ordered and just received the Adams DS I will be installing this weekend


Now, I am also runnig the OEM DS in the front, front has original control arms with the relocation brackets, do I need the front DS also?

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Old 12-16-2015 | 04:25 PM
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Yes......surprised the boot hasn't torn off from just driving around town.
Old 12-16-2015 | 05:12 PM
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Just pull the front driveshaft. Four wheel drive is over-rated, go 2WD!!
Old 12-17-2015 | 04:32 PM
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Just jeep a eye on it. Whats your rear pinion angle look like ? The new shaft will need 0-2°



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