Renegade JK

OK, so whats the scoop with the driveshaft issues for the 2-doors? I have searched but never really got the info I want.

Here are the spec.'s

2008 2 door JK
3" Black Diamond kit
35's
5.13 gears.

I keep hearing horror storries about the stock driveshafts going bad within a few thousand miles after the lift. Is this true?

wayland1985

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RubiconOrdie

Your going to want to change it as soon as you can. You can get a bunch of miles out of them and bide your time, but I can't think of too many things worse than your rear drive line failing. At least have one on hand.

Renegade JK

Now what about the front?

RubiconOrdie

You have manual or Auto? I have a manual and I never had a problem or tear in a boot. I eventually replaced it but it was never at too steep of an angle. I also could limp home with out it. Now, I hear Auto's need it replaced just as badly as the rear.

Renegade JK

I have a manual, so thats good to hear.

pulman01

My rear one went out at around 7K miles after lift was on. The front one was fine, but I replaced it anyways.

Piginajeep

me too,. it exploded after 3,000 or so miles. if you have the cash replace it.

jkmud

replaced mine after 1500 km , if you lift came with adj. arms make sure that you properly align your diff. with drive shaft. because there are is no camber adj.

GlennH

I read that all the guys with the "complete kits" (complete such as new control arms, trackbars etc) blow out their DS. I have yet to hear anyone running a 3" economy kit blow a DS though.