Front or Rear shaft?
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JK Newbie
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From: VAFB California
Front or Rear shaft?
I have a 2 dr auto, i want to put the 3" TF full flex on with 35"s, that said my question is i have enough $$ for one drive shaft 
which one should i replace first or am i going to have to get both. I plan on doing some moderate to difficult wheeling far from home and dont want to be towed 2hrs back home else i would just wait till they broke off. Thanks for any and all assistance. 
which one should i replace first or am i going to have to get both. I plan on doing some moderate to difficult wheeling far from home and dont want to be towed 2hrs back home else i would just wait till they broke off. Thanks for any and all assistance.
JK Jedi Master
Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Austin <--> Colorado Springs
Budget for both.
Something to be aware of is that TF coils are known for giving a lot of lift. Many report over 4" of lift on 2doors, some have stated they got closer to 5".
If you haven't done so already, open up the FAQ's and browse a bit.
These in particular:
Q: Are new driveshafts needed after installing a lift?
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 3" lift?
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 4" lift?
Since you have an auto, you should also look at this one. See post #6 for pics.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...vs.-Skid-plate
Something to be aware of is that TF coils are known for giving a lot of lift. Many report over 4" of lift on 2doors, some have stated they got closer to 5".
If you haven't done so already, open up the FAQ's and browse a bit.
These in particular:
Q: Are new driveshafts needed after installing a lift?
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 3" lift?
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 4" lift?
Since you have an auto, you should also look at this one. See post #6 for pics.
https://www.jk-forum.com/forums/show...vs.-Skid-plate
JK Enthusiast
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Utah
Probably best to budget for both. Most likely with out adding some of the arms along with the lift it would be the rear drive shaft that would go first. One thing to look at is TeraFlex just came out with springs for 2 door JKs. So the 2 door 3" springs would run truer to 3". I went with the 2.5" coils and the guys at the TeraFlex Plus shop tell me I'd be able to do 35's just fine. For now with the little bit shorter springs I think I have a pretty good chance to run the stock drive shafts for a while. But it's in my budget just the same. Call or PM Joe, his screen name on the forum is TeraFlex and the # is: 1-888-837-2359 ext 308 He'd be great to help work through the best set up for you.
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JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: VAFB California
Budget for both.
Something to be aware of is that TF coils are known for giving a lot of lift. Many report over 4" of lift on 2doors, some have stated they got closer to 5".
If you haven't done so already, open up the FAQ's and browse a bit.
These in particular:
Q: Are new driveshafts needed after installing a lift?
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 3" lift?
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 4" lift?
Since you have an auto, you should also look at this one. See post #6 for pics.
https://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.p...vs.-Skid-plate
Something to be aware of is that TF coils are known for giving a lot of lift. Many report over 4" of lift on 2doors, some have stated they got closer to 5".
If you haven't done so already, open up the FAQ's and browse a bit.
These in particular:
Q: Are new driveshafts needed after installing a lift?
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 3" lift?
Q: What are all the components that I will need with a 4" lift?
Since you have an auto, you should also look at this one. See post #6 for pics.
https://www.jk-forum.com/showthread.p...vs.-Skid-plate
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JK Newbie
Joined: Apr 2010
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From: VAFB California
Probably best to budget for both. Most likely with out adding some of the arms along with the lift it would be the rear drive shaft that would go first. One thing to look at is TeraFlex just came out with springs for 2 door JKs. So the 2 door 3" springs would run truer to 3". I went with the 2.5" coils and the guys at the TeraFlex Plus shop tell me I'd be able to do 35's just fine. For now with the little bit shorter springs I think I have a pretty good chance to run the stock drive shafts for a while. But it's in my budget just the same. Call or PM Joe, his screen name on the forum is TeraFlex and the # is: 1-888-837-2359 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1-888-837-2359 end_of_the_skype_highlighting ext 308 He'd be great to help work through the best set up for you.
. Thanks for the info and contacts.
JK Jedi Master
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From: Hammond Louisiana
If your going to get 3in w/ flexarms for a 2dr, get the rear ds first. It's the one to be known to go quicker on lifted two doors because of the extreme angle. And this is also the ds your dependent on for daily driving. Then just run your front till it gives you probs or you can afford one.
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