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Old 03-10-2015, 11:17 AM
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Default Front drive shaft
Should I be worried about this and if I should how do I fix it?
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Old 03-10-2015, 11:27 AM
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Also this
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Replace the shaft with an aftermarket one. Problem solved. But the joint will eventually seize and fail with a ripped boot.
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Old 03-10-2015, 11:32 AM
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Would it be cheaper to fix this one
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Old 03-10-2015, 11:55 AM
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If you're lifted and flexing it's going to happen again.
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I have a small lift 2.5in was looking at this

http://www.quadratec.com/products/52302_0013.htm
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Old 03-10-2015, 02:17 PM
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Bump any more advise?
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it will just keep getting chewed up. spend another $300 vs the repair kit and get an aftermarket ds.Oliver, reel, tom woods, coast etc.
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Don't repair it just replace it. Adams driveshaft makes good quality driveshafts for around $400. I run it and so do many other people.
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Replace with one like this. Doesn't necessarily have to be that brand, just the same type.

http://project-jk.com/jeep-jk-write-...ation-write-up
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