View Poll Results: What weekend would you like to take a trip to Tellico?
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#221
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So I have talked with Dewayne of Drivelines of Atlanta, thanks Doug, and look to get the dirveshaft and axle fixed for about $400! Without the shop looking at it they may be able to retube the drive shaft and repalce the axel with a stock rubicon shaft!
I'll know more on Monday!
I'll know more on Monday!
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He didn't say anything about welding on a new flange, he said replacement! We will see when I take it to him. I'm going to see what he can do on a price to upgrade the rear drive shaft. Did you say JE Reel 1350 u joints?
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"The strength difference between 1310s and 1330s is negligible at best...the only difference is the length of the cross, not the 'meat' of it because the posts are the same OD. Going 1350 is really the only way to upgrade to a truly heavier u-joint than 1310/1330s."
Most folks would say 1310's are fine unless you're braking them.
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Well I got it back and $98 later the vibration in the drive shaft is much better. The repair shop couldn't order the replacement axle, issue with DANA and CHRYSLER Is what I was told! So I still have a bent rear axle shaft!
They were able to fix the bent driveshaft, it's about 90% back to what it should be, I can still feel a slight vibration.
They also forgot to replace the boot on the front driveshaft so I have to take it somewhere or buy one and do it my self!
Miles driven to and from repair shop - 130 for one vehicle and 70 for another
Cutting hours from work to get to the repair shop on 2 different days
Still having a broke ass ride
Priceless!
Someone Please shoot me!!
They were able to fix the bent driveshaft, it's about 90% back to what it should be, I can still feel a slight vibration.
They also forgot to replace the boot on the front driveshaft so I have to take it somewhere or buy one and do it my self!
Miles driven to and from repair shop - 130 for one vehicle and 70 for another
Cutting hours from work to get to the repair shop on 2 different days
Still having a broke ass ride
Priceless!
Someone Please shoot me!!
#226
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Until you get the axle fixed, it's hard to know if the drive shaft is fixed good or not due to the vibes. Do you know what they did to it? I've never had one that wasn't silky smooth from them.
Those Chomoly aftermarket shafts are an excellent option if you plan to wheel it for years to come.
let me know how I can help.
#227
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Hang in there.
You'd probably feel better if we all went back to Tellico, say the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving . . . then you could take out all that frustration on the trail that caused the original damage. We'll go find the culprit rock that caused this grief and smack it a few times with a hammer or something (after first making sure the coast is clear of rock huggers).
You'd probably feel better if we all went back to Tellico, say the Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiving . . . then you could take out all that frustration on the trail that caused the original damage. We'll go find the culprit rock that caused this grief and smack it a few times with a hammer or something (after first making sure the coast is clear of rock huggers).
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Due to being a new JK, and using cv style shafts he may not be able to cut out the bent part of the drive shaft! As for the axle, he flat out said he couldn't get the part!
#229
How long can you sit on that axle? I'm thinking of buying Chromoly rears in January to match my front axles. I'd sell the stock ones to you if you're interested.
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Not sure how long they will last, I was told that they will last a little while, I need to worry about the bearings wearing out over time. Just let me know when you buy the Chromoly Rear shafts and I'll pick them up!