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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 03:26 PM
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I just got me a 4" lift kit for my jk. I got some 37" tires. Now which drive shaft should I get first?? Front or rear?? What brand? Looking for a cheap price!! Thanks <3
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JK crystal
I just got me a 4" lift kit for my jk. I got some 37" tires. Now which drive shaft should I get first?? Front or rear?? What brand? Looking for a cheap price!! Thanks <3
I got coast drive shafts they where priced the best at the time and are great quality.

Depending on what you have 2 or 4 door

2 door you need to replace both drive shafts.

4 door you need to do the front at the very least, if you have the money do both

I hope that helps
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 03:45 PM
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Yep, fill in your info.

Depends on 'actual' height received, how you will use it (streets only, or out flexing in the rocks), 2 or 4 door, manual or auto, short or long-travel shocks, disconnected or hooked up, etc...

Too many variables to give a definite, but we can make some semi-educated guesses.

For brands, Tom Woods, JE Reel, Coast, Tatton, TeraFlex, etc. Start on Tom Woods website, lots of great info to read through.

And new flanges are preferable to adapter plates!!
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 09:20 AM
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I have 4dr jk. It is stick shift. And I mostly drive it on the road, it is my DD. So I should do my back drove shaft first?? And why??
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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Originally Posted by JK crystal
I have 4dr jk. It is stick shift. And I mostly drive it on the road, it is my DD. So I should do my back drove shaft first?? And why??
since you have a 4-door and a stick, you shouldn't need either
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 09:28 AM
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Originally Posted by wayoflife
since you have a 4-door and a stick, you shouldn't need either
nailed it again WOL
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 04:40 PM
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So I don't need a drive shaft???
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by JK crystal
So I don't need a drive shaft???
you SHOULDN'T need one. unless you manage to rip yours off
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by JK crystal
So I don't need a drive shaft???
nope, not if you've got a 4-door and a manual.
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 06:45 PM
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That good!! Then why have people been telling me that I need one?? What is if for anyways??
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