So if I have an aftermarket one on and I want to take a 2-3hr trip to the mountains, would I need to take it off, or is that just for like really long drives as in maybe a 12hr drive or something like that? The furthest I generally go is an hour or two away. Should I still be concerned with this?

 

dont mean to change the topic but i lifted my jeep 3.5 inches with aev still using stock shafts. and need to drive back to school about 10 hours away. should i also remove mine or am i safe? second. what is a good after-market drive shaft that wont break the bank?

Thanks!!!
Brett

 

nothing would happen.

you would be fine. the concern comes from really really long drives and it's only a problem if you're running 5.13's or higher and have too much positive caster resulting in an oscillating vibration. and, most of the time, this is only really becomes noticable if you drive at high speeds like 75-80 mph. over an extended period of time, this can cause your t-case to crack.

you will be fine with your factory shafts. it uses a cv joint and would not have vibrations like this unless the shaft were damaged and out of balance. your problem will be with the cv boot and bearings failing over time. but, you will have plently of warning when that happens.

 

thanks!

 

I use a Tom Woods, and at $430 shipped you can't beat it.

 

ummm, really?? if you took the time to read the OP's post, you would know that he was asking about removing a front drive shaft for a long drive to EJS and any problems there might be with doing this - NOT what drive shaft you have or how much it cost

 

Excellent! Thanks for the informative reply.

 

think he was responding to Mr.Brav90's second question.

 

You can get Coast and Woods for around $450, Reel and TF for around $550. Whichever you choose, order with new yokes, not stock flanges.

 

what he said, yokes and demand made in the usa spicer joints. the cheap chinese joints that some shafts come with aren't worth it.

BTW - a coast shaft is only $449 and they come with spicer joints:

http://www.northridge4x4.com/proddet...-REAR4&cat=277