Rear OEM driveshaft 2dr

aaronstephen

aaronstephen

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In need of a rear OEM 2dr driveshaft. I crunched mine last time out wheeling. Willing to pay a fair price. Thanks!
 
I did the same, slipped off a rock and landed on another with my rear driveshaft. After seeing how flimsy the stock ones are made I got an aftermarket driveshaft for the rear, a new aftermarket front will be next. All that to say I wouldn't mess with another stock drive shaft is you have the funds for an aftermarket. Keep in mind that you can get local made driveshafts that don't sponsor events and are less expencive but just as good.
 
I hear what you're saying. only problem is, I do not have rear upper control arms that can adjust and so at this point I am hoping for a cheaper option and just replace the stock shaft for another.
 
aaronstephen said:
I hear what you're saying. only problem is, I do not have rear upper control arms that can adjust and so at this point I am hoping for a cheaper option and just replace the stock shaft for another.
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I'm missing something. Why would you need adjustable upper control arms to replace a drive shaft? Are you talking JK right, not TJ with slip yolk? I didn't have to do any adjustment when I put my drive shaft on and there isn't any vibration that makes me think it should be adjusted. As a matter of fact I measured the space between the ears of the diff u-joint to see if there was a significant difference and didn't see any. Granted I didn't measure with micrometer but it was close enough I couldn't see any difference with a measuring tape which was all I had. This measurement was taken with the ears in top / bottom position. Another good point for getting an aftermarket is replacing the CV type joints on the drive shaft with real u-joints but you have to replace the yolk on the differential when you do.
 
cmireles said:
Maybe talking about local shops? That's how I read it.
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That isn't how I read it. He clearly has an issue with quality name brand drive shafts made by a company that doesn't cut corners to save a buck and that has proven themselves time and again. Look around, there's a reason why MANY of the people on here run name brand.
 
ridg3runner said:
That isn't how I read it. He clearly has an issue with quality name brand drive shafts made by a company that doesn't cut corners to save a buck and that has proven themselves time and again. Look around, there's a reason why MANY of the people on here run name brand.
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All the guy was saying is you can maybe have a local shop build you one cheaper then buying from a big name ds company. A driveshaft is a driveshaft imo if it's balanced properly and quality joints are used.

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Pushrod said:
I'm missing something. Why would you need adjustable upper control arms to replace a drive shaft? Are you talking JK right, not TJ with slip yolk? I didn't have to do any adjustment when I put my drive shaft on and there isn't any vibration that makes me think it should be adjusted. As a matter of fact I measured the space between the ears of the diff u-joint to see if there was a significant difference and didn't see any. Granted I didn't measure with micrometer but it was close enough I couldn't see any difference with a measuring tape which was all I had. This measurement was taken with the ears in top / bottom position. Another good point for getting an aftermarket is replacing the CV type joints on the drive shaft with real u-joints but you have to replace the yolk on the differential when you do.
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Well you did it wrong. You need upper rear adjustable control arms to set pinion angle.
 
biggy said:
All the guy was saying is you can maybe have a local shop build you one cheaper then buying from a big name ds company. A driveshaft is a driveshaft imo if it's balanced properly and quality joints are used.

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And you get what you pay for.. In my opinion and many other's experience. Why settle for cheap crap just to replace it again later?
 
ridg3runner said:
And you get what you pay for.. In my opinion and many other's experience. Why settle for cheap crap just to replace it again later?
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Aren't u joints the only things different among driveshafts?

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trailless said:
Aren't u joints the only things different among driveshafts?

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I don't believe so. There's also quality in workmanship. But by all means, next time you have your oil changed use the cheap stuff, because God Forbid, the good stuff sponsors someone's racecar.
 
ridg3runner said:
I don't believe so. There's also quality in workmanship. But by all means, next time you have your oil changed use the cheap stuff, because God Forbid, the good stuff sponsors someone's racecar.
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Actually I use Amsoil and they sponsor lots of race vehicles. No need to jump on a guy because they suggest they might be able to save some dough by buying local. Like I said before if it's balanced and has quality joints then it's as good as any big name driveshaft.

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biggy said:
Actually I use Amsoil and they sponsor lots of race vehicles. No need to jump on a guy because they suggest they might be able to save some dough by buying local. Like I said before if it's balanced and has quality joints then it's as good as any big name driveshaft.

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No Sir, it was how he said it. As if that bigger company is shit under his shoes because they may or may not sponsor something.
 
ridg3runner said:
I don't believe so. There's also quality in workmanship. But by all means, next time you have your oil changed use the cheap stuff, because God Forbid, the good stuff sponsors someone's racecar.
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I just think he was just trying to help out. OP said he didn't want to buy aftermarket shafts because they're quite a bit more expensive so another alternative is to find somewhere in between I suppose. Granted yes, think the guy who responded could have worded that sentence differently rather than making it sound like he has something against established brands, but I don't feel like that was the point he was trying to get across.
 
The OP is looking for a stock shaft. All the other posts on this thread have gone off topic.
 
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