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Use an unlimited driveshaft on a 2dr with a lift?

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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:20 AM
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Default Use an unlimited driveshaft on a 2dr with a lift?

Maybe this is a completely stupid question.. but!

Ive done a lot of reading on here and i understand with the 2dr, its highly recommended to replace the driveshafts if youre lifting more than 2.5".

Now my dad just lifted his 4door, and replaced his driveshafts for it, so hes still got the old ones lying around. Would it be possible to use his unlimited (longer) driveshafts for my 2door if i lift mine?

If it IS possible, is there a certain lift height that those would go with?
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Wartoy
Maybe this is a completely stupid question.. but!

Ive done a lot of reading on here and i understand with the 2dr, its highly recommended to replace the driveshafts if youre lifting more than 2.5".

Now my dad just lifted his 4door, and replaced his driveshafts for it, so hes still got the old ones lying around. Would it be possible to use his unlimited (longer) driveshafts for my 2door if i lift mine?

If it IS possible, is there a certain lift height that those would go with?

if i was you, id find out how long the new Drive shafts are supposed to be, sounds ike a half decent try to me....
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 11:27 AM
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When you lift the JK the length of the drive shaft is not the big problem. It is the angle of the driveshaft the eats up he OEM joints.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodysGotaCuda
Yep .
x3 or so..
the Unlimited way to long for the two door anyways.
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Old Jul 17, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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Okay thanks for the info. So new driveshafts are the only way to go then
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