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Driveshafts??? Which one?

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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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Quality among most is probably similar. Won't buy another Reel product, but that's my problem. Take a long look at each mfg warranty. Some are better than others.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Havn't ran anything else yet, but I have Coast 1310's and can't say anything negative about them, no vibrations at any speed, they are smooth.....I think all these companies make a good product, and are stronger than OEM, so if you are going bigger, just pick one and go with it. They are all in competition with eachother making the same product.
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Old Nov 24, 2009 | 04:44 PM
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I chose the Woods, I had installed quite a few on customers Jeeps, saw the quality,fit & finish and decide to go with them for my own rig.
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 06:37 AM
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I have the Tom Woods 1310's front and rear. Quality product, smooth, no vibrations...very satisfied overall.
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 06:47 AM
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another vote for Tom Woods 1310.. measure it up and order.. had it within 5 business days. not a single issue with it.

If I were to do it again, I would go the same route.
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by joneszj
Also, consider Tatton driveshafts. They are a little lesser known, but from everyone running them I have heard only good things. You take the measurements and he builds them according to your specs. And they are a tad cheaper than the more typical shafts...

I know he has an eBay page, but you may be able to find him through Google as well
I know two people thats had tons of issues with balance on the tatton shafts.
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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Here is a slightly different question than the OP, but figured keep it in one post instead of multiple drivline posts cloggin up the main page.

Which driveline first, front or back? I have a JKU, manual tranny, 3.5" Rubicon express Superflex. Will eventually upgrade both drivelines, but have to do it one at a time. Neither seem to rub at flex but dont want to replace the rear and the front go bad before I have the cash to replace it or vice versa. So whats the general concensus?
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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Originally Posted by smcastillo
Here is a slightly different question than the OP, but figured keep it in one post instead of multiple drivline posts cloggin up the main page.

Which driveline first, front or back? I have a JKU, manual tranny, 3.5" Rubicon express Superflex. Will eventually upgrade both drivelines, but have to do it one at a time. Neither seem to rub at flex but dont want to replace the rear and the front go bad before I have the cash to replace it or vice versa. So whats the general concensus?
Since you have a manual, i would say the rear.

If the front breaks you can still drive home.. You can drive home on a front shaft, but its not easy on the drivetrain.
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 10:30 AM
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Rear Driveshaft first. And I personally would go with Woods. They stand by every drive shaft they make. Good folks and always around to answer questions!
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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 10:42 AM
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One vote for Coast.
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