Types of Driveshafts available for replacement?

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Wed Oct 20, 2010 3:29 pm

Wonder about any good sources for rear and possibly front drive shaft replacements?
I couldn't find one I was interested in (a rear) that someone had here...replaced our "style" with a much sturdier "type". Any help would be appreciated.

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Wed Oct 20, 2010 7:55 pm

The OEM style is the only one I'd ever recommend as you can not adjust the pinion angles to make any of the others work.

Both show a rear driveshaft but all the same prinicples applies to the front also.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Thu Oct 21, 2010 9:54 am

What about the Cardan style I have seen around?

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Thu Oct 21, 2010 12:08 pm

DarbyWalters wrote:

What about the Cardan style I have seen around?

That is the 2nd pic,which is alos known as a "CV" driveshaft.

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Thu Oct 21, 2010 12:28 pm

Better? I like the idea a u-joints (greasable)...

tjkj2002 · **Posted:** Thu Oct 21, 2010 12:40 pm

DarbyWalters wrote:

Better? I like the idea a u-joints (greasable)...

You might want to read up on why it can not be used in the front of a KJ.......................

http://www.pirate4x4.com/tech/billavista/PR-shaft/index.html

DarbyWalters · **Posted:** Thu Oct 21, 2010 7:04 pm

Sorry...should have made it clearer...I was referring to the rear ds. I found that the u-joints were separating...installed new ones and voila...all better. Now I can send off for the Suncoast TC...I am at 100,000 miles and it is time.

Gracias for the help

Types of Driveshafts available for replacement?

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