Tom Woods replacement rear drive shaft

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:04 pm

I cut my pointer finger, so I'll let the pictures do the talking... I'll do a write as to why I did this later....

DirtyKK · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:52 pm

very nice. how much? custom or would they be able to produce these for the kk?

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 10:59 pm

Very Nice, Im assuming that due to the high lift the stock driveshaft didnt have a good enough angle.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:02 pm

DirtyKK wrote:

very nice. how much? custom or would they be able to produce these for the kk?

I don't know on the final price since we worked out the deal :wink:

Also, the design of the drive shaft was changed three times, so the original price he said was going to be is out the window.

This will be a production DS. All tom should need is one measurement for 4x4 KK's. If you have a 4x2, it might be a little different. If I saw a underside picture of a 4x2 KK, I would be able to tell you

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Sat Jan 30, 2010 11:04 pm

Elt31987 wrote:

Very Nice, Im assuming that due to the high lift the stock driveshaft didnt have a good enough angle.

The angle wasn't all that bad. I really did this to:

1. Have serviceable U-Joints. If a U-Joint goes on a OEM shaft. You will be buying a new DS
2. Gain clearance and eliminate the rubbing at full flex that I would get
3. Correct the U-Joint angle as to make them last longer

Elt31987 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:36 am

Diggerfreek wrote:

Elt31987 wrote:

Very Nice, Im assuming that due to the high lift the stock driveshaft didnt have a good enough angle.

The angle wasn't all that bad. I really did this to:

1. Have serviceable U-Joints. If a U-Joint goes on a OEM shaft. You will be buying a new DS
2. Gain clearance and eliminate the rubbing at full flex that I would get
3. Correct the U-Joint angle as to make them last longer

These issues probably wont occur in a JBA 2.5" lift right, the rubbing and bad U Joints? And i wonder if the Dealer would give a hard time if a u Joint went with a lift

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 12:40 am

Elt31987 wrote:

Diggerfreek wrote:

Elt31987 wrote:

Very Nice, Im assuming that due to the high lift the stock driveshaft didnt have a good enough angle.

The angle wasn't all that bad. I really did this to:

1. Have serviceable U-Joints. If a U-Joint goes on a OEM shaft. You will be buying a new DS
2. Gain clearance and eliminate the rubbing at full flex that I would get
3. Correct the U-Joint angle as to make them last longer

These issues probably wont occur in a JBA 2.5" lift right, the rubbing and bad U Joints? And i wonder if the Dealer would give a hard time if a u Joint went with a lift

No problems with the 2.5..... I have uber flex compared to you :rockon:

You would rip your brake lines before you got to the point or rubbing

May be.... once you run out of warranty, you are still stuck buying a new DS

E2 · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:10 am

Stop it.
Your killing me with new toys for various reasons.

Jeepin_it_real · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 2:36 am

digger weight wise how is the new shaft compared to the old one?

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 4:17 am

E2 wrote:

Stop it.
Your killing me with new toys for various reasons.

Just wait

Jeepin_it_real wrote:

digger weight wise how is the new shaft compared to the old one?

I had to guess, I'd say the new shaft is 22-25 lbs and the old one, maybe 10 lbs

MtnLuvr · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 9:59 am

Cool Digger. Congrats on blazing another KK trail.

When Tom Woods gets some info posted on this as a KK production part, we should update our KK aftermarket parts/suppliers list.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 1:30 pm

MtnLuvr wrote:

Cool Digger. Congrats on blazing another KK trail.

When Tom Woods gets some info posted on this as a KK production part, we should update our KK aftermarket parts/suppliers list.

I will.... How ever he is kinda slow about updating his web site :banghead:

DirtyKK · **Posted:** Sun Jan 31, 2010 5:44 pm

im gonna need a price asap so i can add this to the list of things to buy :lol:

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 2:07 am

DirtyKK wrote:

im gonna need a price asap so i can add this to the list of things to buy :lol:

Give him a call, or I will ask him for you.......

E2 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 12:51 pm

Your rear end looks lower in this picture:

Jeepin_it_real · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:24 pm

E2 he prob has junk in his trunk :-)r

JeepinJarhead03 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:29 pm

that's where we keep the bodies

:grim:

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Mon Feb 01, 2010 5:50 pm

E2, I've only sagged .25 inches from my starting height. Plus I have a few more things in the back :-)r

DirtyKK, The price would be $584.00 complete and delivered (UPS Ground, lower 48 states). This would not include the polish & clear coat finish. That is a $15.00 option.

E2 · **Posted:** Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:49 am

Diggerfreek wrote:

E2, I've only sagged .25 inches from my starting height. Plus I have a few more things in the back :-)r

DirtyKK, The price would be $584.00 complete and delivered (UPS Ground, lower 48 states). This would not include the polish & clear coat finish. That is a $15.00 option.

I am just messing with you.

SO I GOT 3 UPS PACKAGES TODAY.

Diggerfreek · **Posted:** Thu Feb 04, 2010 2:54 am

E2 wrote:

Diggerfreek wrote:

E2, I've only sagged .25 inches from my starting height. Plus I have a few more things in the back :-)r

DirtyKK, The price would be $584.00 complete and delivered (UPS Ground, lower 48 states). This would not include the polish & clear coat finish. That is a $15.00 option.

I am just messing with you.

SO I GOT 3 UPS PACKAGES TODAY.

Nice

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