Front driveshaft question
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Front driveshaft question
I have to get a new front driveshaft. Do I need adjustable control arms?
I've got the 3.25 Rusty's lift. I am not getting a rear shaft yet and i understand i will need rear uppers then but i haven't seen a definate answer up front. Thanks guys.
Dave Bloomer
I've got the 3.25 Rusty's lift. I am not getting a rear shaft yet and i understand i will need rear uppers then but i haven't seen a definate answer up front. Thanks guys.
Dave Bloomer
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From: Arizona
My rear shaft is going strong with a 4" lift. The front went out early - ripped the boot on the transmission.
Did your lift come with cam bolts for the control arms? If not, I would think you need some adjustment to get the caster right. Adjustable lowers would be the preference up front.
The rear could be uppers or lowers - whatever you want to do to adjust the pinion angle. Most of the recommendations are for the uppers, but I believe the lowers will work just fine too. The advantage of the uppers is you get to keep the same relative distance as stock to the pinch seam - which is way too close with 35" tires in either case.
Did your lift come with cam bolts for the control arms? If not, I would think you need some adjustment to get the caster right. Adjustable lowers would be the preference up front.
The rear could be uppers or lowers - whatever you want to do to adjust the pinion angle. Most of the recommendations are for the uppers, but I believe the lowers will work just fine too. The advantage of the uppers is you get to keep the same relative distance as stock to the pinch seam - which is way too close with 35" tires in either case.