Another drive shaft thread
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Another drive shaft thread
I have a 2010 2-door JK with a manual transmission and a 2" Old Man Emu lift. Recently on a road trip the rear drive shaft fell out from the transfer case. I took it in to a dealership and got it repaired but they're trying to get me to buy a $1500 aftermarket rear DS. Im assuming the rear DS failed due to some geometry issue but not sure what exactly will correct the problem. $1500 is a lot, so if there's a way to fix the problem without plunking down that much cash. Maybe control arms for the rear? Any advice is appreciated!
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How much lift did you actually get?
Any damage to the transfer case/yoke?
You can buy a double carton style driveshaft for around $500 and install it yourself. Depending on height you may need at minimum upper control arms to set pinion angle.
Or install another stocker. I will sell you one for 75 if you want it.
Any damage to the transfer case/yoke?
You can buy a double carton style driveshaft for around $500 and install it yourself. Depending on height you may need at minimum upper control arms to set pinion angle.
Or install another stocker. I will sell you one for 75 if you want it.
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I had the dealership install a stock shaft for now until I can find a permanent fix. There was no damage to the transfer case or yokes. The lift was advertised as 2" but after install measured around 3.5" on stock 29" tires, now I run 33s. I was thinking control arms only? Would that be enough to continue on the stock shaft without anymore problems? And should I worry about the front shaft?
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I had the dealership install a stock shaft for now until I can find a permanent fix. There was no damage to the transfer case or yokes. The lift was advertised as 2" but after install measured around 3.5" on stock 29" tires, now I run 33s. I was thinking control arms only? Would that be enough to continue on the stock shaft without anymore problems? And should I worry about the front shaft?
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I just realized you have a 2 door so it's usually recommended front and rear aftermarket shafts with your lift. Not sure where they got their pricing but you can usually get front/rear DS package deals for a little over $800. And your gonna want front lower and rear upper control arms to correct pinion angle.
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I have a 2010 2-door JK with a manual transmission and a 2" Old Man Emu lift. Recently on a road trip the rear drive shaft fell out from the transfer case. I took it in to a dealership and got it repaired but they're trying to get me to buy a $1500 aftermarket rear DS. Im assuming the rear DS failed due to some geometry issue but not sure what exactly will correct the problem. $1500 is a lot, so if there's a way to fix the problem without plunking down that much cash. Maybe control arms for the rear? Any advice is appreciated!
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What did they say happened to the original? I think you do not want to change pinion angle with stock shafts, only when upgrade to after market. I have 2 dr auto, with OME lift. I change out both shafts with Coast DS. $1,000 for both and installed myself.
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They didn't give me a name of DS so that's why I was suspicious. No real explanation from them either, I was assuming based on what I previously read on this and other forums that my issue was somewhat related to the lift kit. Attached is a picture of what the old drive shaft looked like. Sorry I don't have a picture of the transfer case portion.
EDIT: I cannot attach a photo from my phone. I'll post one when I get home on Sunday.
EDIT: I cannot attach a photo from my phone. I'll post one when I get home on Sunday.
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Looking at the tcase end of the driveshaft, is the rubber boot around the joint torn and leaking? With a big ring of grease above it on the undercarriage?
Not uncommon at all for front shafts on lifted JK's, and to a lesser extent, rear shafts on lifted 2doors.
Not uncommon at all for front shafts on lifted JK's, and to a lesser extent, rear shafts on lifted 2doors.