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Why does the front driveshaft have to be replaced?

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Old Dec 27, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by MBATF
If the flex with your P side tire tucked in and driverside tire dropped. Then the stock OEM front shaft will go closer to the tranny. And don't forget that your vehicle will have lateral movements on the trails since the parts like the frame, control arm bushings & etc will all flex a little and all adds up.
Ahh, that makes perfect sense now. Thanks.

I was just imagining if the whole axle went up and down, equally. The axle never does that, I really should go to bed before I hurt myself tonight, haha......
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Old Dec 28, 2009 | 12:20 AM
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Originally Posted by style_front
Ahh, that makes perfect sense now. Thanks.

I was just imagining if the whole axle went up and down, equally. The axle never does that, I really should go to bed before I hurt myself tonight, haha......
Np.

Give me another hr.. I will start typing something weird...
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