Who makes the Best driveline for jk and why?
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Who makes the Best driveline for jk and why?
I want to know what the people think. Who makes the best jk driveline and why?
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JK Junkie
I have always heard that woods are the best, and plan on going that route. Main reason is that they use a new yoke so you can run a longer drive shaft, and also they have their shafts polished because their workmanship is that good that it shouldn't be covered up.
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Dont have any experience outside of JE Reel.
JE Reel Customer Service has been very professional and immediately replaced our 1350 front shaft when a problem occured.
My only 2 suggestions to improve on the overall product.....
Have Jim include installation instructions.... I know he's been meaning to get around to doing it
Use better spray paint and or a primer when painting the driveshafts.
JE Reel Customer Service has been very professional and immediately replaced our 1350 front shaft when a problem occured.
My only 2 suggestions to improve on the overall product.....
Have Jim include installation instructions.... I know he's been meaning to get around to doing it
Use better spray paint and or a primer when painting the driveshafts.
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JK Freak
i have been running Rubicon Express front and rear on a 4.5" la kit, no cpmplaints, no binding at full flex, power seems equal and smooth even at extreme angles. seems to be a very solid shaft, i keep em lubed and have performed very well for me. since these are the only ones i have run since they have never broke, i cant speak for anything else.
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Tom Woods. I started with the Reels and the flange wouldn't go on the pinion. It was like it was machined a couple of thousandths too small. Finally called and was told, "We haven't heard of that one before." Later talked to a shop that had the same problem. Took 3 1/2 weeks to get a second flange, never received a return label for the first. Fortunately I bought front and rear so i could run in 2wd in the meanwhile. Went to Woods as soon as I could. Their 1310's have the easiest way of being lubed and their warranty covers both u-joint AND shaft should something happen. When I called them, they asked for a measurement I didn't have, the guy told me to go grab a tape and he'd wait....when i got back he needed another, again go grab the tape while he waited. This was Thursday evening, the shafts arrived Monday afternoon. I usually don't dog a manufacturer particularly in the vendor's section, but you did ask. And if this helps make you a better company, then it's all good.
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From what i have read sounds like Woods has had the good reviews with minimal issues. Havent heard much about tera or rubicon. Heard about issues with flanges and leaking t cases with j reel. Now i understand that there is alot of operator error out there and i havent personally done a drive shaft yet. I plan to call j reel and woods myself before i make my own decision to give each a fair shake.