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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 09:25 AM
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Im doing the RK 2.5" Max Travel with RRD 2.0's and 33's on a 2014 2dr. What is a good front drive shaft? Should I just go ahead and do the rear too?

Im thinking an Adams 1310. Does everything you need to install it come with it?

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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 10:07 AM
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Nice choice on the lift, I have the 2.5 also but I have bilsteins for a 4" lift on my '12 4dr rubi. I went with a J.E.Reel 1310 shaft and haven't had any problems yet..even with 37's. The good thing about Reel shafts is that they use neapco u joints instead of chinese spicers joints. Im also still running the factory rear shaft with no problema yet after 29k miles

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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 11:55 AM
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I wouldn't be so quick to discount Spicer joints just yet. Dana/Spicer has always been a solid brand and I'll continue to trust until seeing otherwise. Some of the shittiest vehicles I've driven were American made....(sadly)

I have a 1310 Coast up front and 1350 Reel rear. If it's a 2dr, I'd say you could get away with a 1310 in rear. Frankly, if you're doing any offroading, I wouldn't trust the stock shafts with or without a lift kit.

My Coast uses solid joints (stronger than greasable) and has no access to grease the CV ball. The Reel has greasable joints (but 1350 size) and a zerk for the CV ball.

Good choice on the lift. I have an RK 3.5 I couldn't be happier with.

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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 12:18 PM
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Adams on mine.
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 04:34 PM
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I have Adams front and rear on mine. Good stuff
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bob-o
Nice choice on the lift, I have the 2.5 also but I have bilsteins for a 4" lift on my '12 4dr rubi. I went with a J.E.Reel 1310 shaft and haven't had any problems yet..even with 37's. The good thing about Reel shafts is that they use neapco u joints instead of chinese spicers joints. Im also still running the factory rear shaft with no problema yet after 29k miles
Chinese Spicer joints?
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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So should I get the grease-able or spicer joint 1310s? Pros and cons for each?
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Old Jul 9, 2013 | 10:33 PM
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Each manufacturer has solid or greasable versions. Solid are stronger due to lack of grease channels, but you can periodically grease the others. That said, you can go a long damn while on non-grease type before they need attention. .
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bbrown626

Chinese Spicer joints?
Yep, the crosses for the joints are made in china
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Old Jul 10, 2013 | 04:37 AM
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