How long did your stock Driveshaft last?
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From: Athens Ga.
How long did your stock Driveshaft last?
Hey guys, curious as to how long stock drive shafts are holding out.
Second question is what did you replace it/them with?
My front has definitely croaked at 15000 miles. I think it got the kiss of death when I went to 6 degrees castor, but I am sure it was done or close to done then anyway . It started as a small occasional vibration, and is now major, to be removed this afternoon.... with much muttering, bloody knuckles, and cool beverages to stay my temper..... I will be 4x2 until I order, either a woods or J.E. Reel
So, lets hear your numbers
Paul
Second question is what did you replace it/them with?
My front has definitely croaked at 15000 miles. I think it got the kiss of death when I went to 6 degrees castor, but I am sure it was done or close to done then anyway . It started as a small occasional vibration, and is now major, to be removed this afternoon.... with much muttering, bloody knuckles, and cool beverages to stay my temper..... I will be 4x2 until I order, either a woods or J.E. Reel
So, lets hear your numbers
Paul
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Got about 3,000 miles from my front drive shaft. Ripped the boot off by contact with the auto transmission pan. 3" Black Diamond lift (3 1/2" net lift in front). Replaced with a Phoenix Rack and Axle custom shaft.
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Hey guys, curious as to how long stock drive shafts are holding out.
Second question is what did you replace it/them with?
My front has definitely croaked at 15000 miles. I think it got the kiss of death when I went to 6 degrees castor, but I am sure it was done or close to done then anyway . It started as a small occasional vibration, and is now major, to be removed this afternoon.... with much muttering, bloody knuckles, and cool beverages to stay my temper..... I will be 4x2 until I order, either a woods or J.E. Reel
So, lets hear your numbers
Paul
Second question is what did you replace it/them with?
My front has definitely croaked at 15000 miles. I think it got the kiss of death when I went to 6 degrees castor, but I am sure it was done or close to done then anyway . It started as a small occasional vibration, and is now major, to be removed this afternoon.... with much muttering, bloody knuckles, and cool beverages to stay my temper..... I will be 4x2 until I order, either a woods or J.E. Reel
So, lets hear your numbers
Paul
LOL, mine started throwing grease after a few thousand miles at 4" w/ about 5.5 degrees. I had ran it for a while w/ a 2" BB though.
I still haven't put in my front shaft yet
Oh, and....
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JK Newbie
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Interesting numbers for sure!
Yeah....... This is Dawg Territory! Got to love a college town....
Interesting reading others' numbers. I got lucky at 15k! How do you tell your wife you need a new drive shaft......hmmmmmmmmmm.
Interesting reading others' numbers. I got lucky at 15k! How do you tell your wife you need a new drive shaft......hmmmmmmmmmm.
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i still got mine on there at 27000 miles... i have a four inch lift thats been on there for the past 10000 miles and no issues... i have a manual tranny so no auto skid pan to tear up the boot. and if i remember right i'm at 7.5 degrees castor... still going strong 
and i intend to run them till they die. the front has a nasty angle on it coming outa the T-Case from the 4" lift and 3/4" spacers in there, but still works great and no vibes. Rubi rides nice and smooth
and i intend to run them till they die. the front has a nasty angle on it coming outa the T-Case from the 4" lift and 3/4" spacers in there, but still works great and no vibes. Rubi rides nice and smooth