1310 vs 1350 Drive Shafts - An Internal Debate

Charlie Mike

Charlie Mike

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Looking at getting the Front and Rear EVO Bolt-on Coilover Kits for my 2011 4dr Rubicon in the near future. I have 35" tires and don't plan on going any bigger.

I'm having an internal debate with myself right now about whether I should get 1310 or 1350 drive shafts. I'm leaning towards 1310s just because of the argument that you would want your drive shaft's u-joint to be the weak point. Rather swap a U-joint in the field than a Ring&Pinion.

Can anyone give a strong argument against this? Or any reason why I should go with 1350s instead of the 1310s which I'm leaning towards? :beer:
 
Atch

Atch

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Charlie Mike said:
Looking at getting the Front and Rear EVO Bolt-on Coilover Kits for my 2011 4dr Rubicon in the near future. I have 35" tires and don't plan on going any bigger.

I'm having an internal debate with myself right now about whether I should get 1310 or 1350 drive shafts. I'm leaning towards 1310s just because of the argument that you would want your drive shaft's u-joint to be the weak point. Rather swap a U-joint in the field than a Ring&Pinion.

Can anyone give a strong argument against this? Or any reason why I should go with 1350s instead of the 1310s which I'm leaning towards? :beer:
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I'd say you'd be good with 1310's if you're sticking to 35's. 37's seem to be the cutoff point as to which way to go
 
wayoflife

wayoflife

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You'll be fine with 1310's but, it should be noted that they are technically weaker than a factory shaft. If you can afford to go 1350, I personally would recommend that. So long as you're not running too high of a ratio, your R&P will be fine.
 
Charlie Mike

Charlie Mike

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wayoflife said:
You'll be fine with 1310's but, it should be noted that they are technically weaker than a factory shaft. If you can afford to go 1350, I personally would recommend that. So long as you're not running too high of a ratio, your R&P will be fine.
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Cool thank you! Might have to do 1350s then.

I'm planning to regear the same time I get the EVO bolt-on coilovers installed. What are your opinions on the 1350s with 4.88 gears? Should I go higher or lower? Currently running stock 4.10s.
 
wayoflife

wayoflife

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Charlie Mike said:
Cool thank you! Might have to do 1350s then.

I'm planning to regear the same time I get the EVO bolt-on coilovers installed. What are your opinions on the 1350s with 4.88 gears? Should I go higher or lower? Currently running stock 4.10s.
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On a 2011, 4.88 will get you up to about stock performance. 5.13's will give you a bit of an extra boost. That's what I ran back in the day when I was running 35's and liked it a lot. The only thing you need to be aware of is that your RPM's will be on the higher side at highway speeds. Not that big of a deal or at least, not to me but, it should be noted.
 
Gibbo

Gibbo

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I went the 1350's. That's what Reel recommend for a 2 door on 35" or larger tires, and more than a 4.5" lift.
 
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