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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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I have a 2007 2dr Sahara Unlimited with a 3''FT Ulti on 35''x12.50 ProComp XTerrains with 4:88. I am now planning on upgrading the stock drivetrain upon return to states. Any suggestions on specific parts..................
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:08 PM
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Hi

I'm thinking about axles for mine but I'd do your driveshaft. I landed on mine first week out. HAHAHA, didnt work out for me.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:20 PM
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yeah, I guess I needed to be more specific on my post. My question was really driveshaft related. I read to go with a double cardin u. Just looking for a recommendation on type and estimation on cost.........
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by gannmj
yeah, I guess I needed to be more specific on my post. My question was really driveshaft related. I read to go with a double cardin u. Just looking for a recommendation on type and estimation on cost.........
$505 for a rear TeraFlex driveshaft. Keep up the good work over there and come home safe!
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Yes fellow Vet, stay safe.

I bought a REEL HD driveshaft for my rig from 4WD that list for 649 or so, but military discount will drop it to 600... Dont know about the other brands too much.
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Old Sep 10, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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All,
Thanks for the response and the well wishes. Under 30 days and then back to sunny (the good kind of sunny) SoCal. Semper Fi.
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Old Sep 11, 2008 | 04:03 AM
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Email Tom Woods. He talked me through my build and actually kept me from overspending on something I really didn't need.
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 06:58 AM
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Email Tom Woods. He talked me through my build and actually kept me from overspending on something I really didn't need.




Thanks for the gouge. Went to the website and found a great article by Tom Woods on drivetrains at http://www.4xshaft.com/index.html attached.
Thanks again all....
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:25 PM
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the JE Reel have a lot of vibration issues (not balanced properly)

I wouldn't buy them again!!
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Old Sep 16, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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i'm running a procomp non cv front driveshaft with 1310 joints, i like it, smooth, no vibes up to 75 mph.. haven't had it going faster than that yet to see if it starts to vibrate at all at higher speeds, but when the time comes for a rear shaft, i'll go this route for that one too. I think it cost me 407 for the front one... not too shabby.
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