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Rock Krawler 3.5" Flex system

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Old 03-11-2013, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Seanb33
Yea, it's an unlimited sport auto. Completely stock, no bumpers, no armor, absolutely nothing yet, so I'll be riding a little tall for a while. I really don't want to replace a driveshaft right now so I guess I'll take the gamble and see how long it lasts.

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I have the same lift kit you have and shortly after, I found that the boot had a tear in it. My JK is a 2010, so the rubber may have baked in the hot Texas summers a couple of times to get brittle, but I am installing a new drife shaft, now.

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Old 03-11-2013, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Seanb33
I'll be looking into that as well. If I keep the wheeling to a minimum until I get a new driveshaft, should I have any problems with the stock one?
Only one way to find out! Just make sure you have a friend with you when you go wheeling.

Probably won't outright 'break', but will be easy to damage. I wouldn't consider using the factory DS on a 3.5" lift.
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Old 03-11-2013, 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by John2010JK
I have the same lift kit you have and shortly after, I found that the boot had a tear in it. My JK is a 2010, so the rubber may have baked in the hot Texas summers a couple of times to get brittle, but I am installing a new drife shaft, now.

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If you don't mind me asking, how much does a new driveshaft and all the hardware run?

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Only one way to find out! Just make sure you have a friend with you when you go wheeling.

Probably won't outright 'break', but will be easy to damage. I wouldn't consider using the factory DS on a 3.5" lift.
Yea I've heard of people never having a problem with their driveshaft but I guess I'll wait and see how that works out for me. Hopefully it'll last a while since I'll only be doing a few easy trails by my house but I will save up some money for a new driveshaft just incase
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Old 03-11-2013, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Seanb33

Thanks for the help. How is the ride and handling without the high steer on a 3.5" lift? I thought I've seen the track bar bracket bolted on, but I'll have it welded as recommended.

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It rides nice! I love it. It has zero bump steer and handles like a little race car to me!

I have never owned a car and haven't driven one in a long time but feels like a race car to me! Er, minus the power of coarse haha.
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Old 03-11-2013, 04:45 PM
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It rides nice! I love it. It has zero bump steer and handles like a little race car to me!

I have never owned a car and haven't driven one in a long time but feels like a race car to me! Er, minus the power of coarse haha.
Good to hear! Hopefully I'll experience the same as you have, the ride is just more firm correct?
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I need to check into this because I hate when I hit a bump and the jeep goes crazy
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I need to check into this because I hate when I hit a bump and the jeep goes crazy
Don't want to hi-jack the thread but what set up do you have? Have you checked for wear in your steering components? PM us so we can help you correct your issue.
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Originally Posted by Seanb33

Good to hear! Hopefully I'll experience the same as you have, the ride is just more firm correct?
Yeah, its a nice firm controlled ride.
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Yeah, its a nice firm controlled ride.
Great! Thanks for the help
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Originally Posted by Seanb33
If you don't mind me asking, how much does a new driveshaft and all the hardware run?
It will depend who you buy from. Tom Woods was recommended to me. I didn't go with them first, but I wish I did.

Rock Krawler seems to be a great company to work with. I talked to a tech support guy and have received a lot of good help.
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