Any 2dr jeeps with 3" lift and factory drive shaft..?
02-02-2009, 09:43 AM
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Ok, well some of the threads on drive shaft issues have scared me. I have a 2" BB and installed the 4dr springs on my 2dr, which seems to have given me about 3" lift. Mine is a 2dr auto, so I've been a little worried. I thought about just taking the springs back off and installing the oem, but I'm not sure if I need to.
02-02-2009, 09:52 AM
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My front started slinging grease at the transfer case within a few miles after my 3" teraflex lift (which is just over 4" on a 2 door). I switched out to the JE Reel OE replacements. Had some vibration issues. Sent back the rear. They said it was a bad u joint. It is now smooth after reinstall.
I ordered mine from Northridge4x4.
I ordered mine from Northridge4x4.
02-02-2009, 11:51 AM
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Just messed mine up this last weekend. 4 in. of lift on front with 11,000 miles on it. I think it hit the skid plate. I never had problems before but I just put some Teraflex shocks on it. They extend longer then the Skyjackers I had on it and I think that was part of the problem.
02-02-2009, 03:29 PM
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02-02-2009, 03:43 PM
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02-02-2009, 03:58 PM
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driveshafts...
yup. i got 10.5k miles on the factory's with the lift installed at purchase.
front and back both needed replacing. went with rubicon express. cost about 8 clams with change.
wished i had done it sooner.
as for the vibrations after the new shafts went on, i upgraded my rear control arms. just drover her back from orlando to g'ville in the rain tonite and couldn't be happier!
front and back both needed replacing. went with rubicon express. cost about 8 clams with change.
wished i had done it sooner.
as for the vibrations after the new shafts went on, i upgraded my rear control arms. just drover her back from orlando to g'ville in the rain tonite and couldn't be happier!
02-02-2009, 06:43 PM
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The stock ones work great until they don't. Wished I would have at least changed the rear out when I did the lift. Running a FT 3" Ultimate and the rear went out about 350 miles from home. So, I replaced both driveshafts after having to rent a car to get home, then back to get in two weeks.