Drive shaft HELP!!

MICP3309

MICP3309

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Well crawled underneath to do some work today, and found I need to get a new front drive shaft!
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. So JE Reel 1350 for me.



So now I have a few questions (still a bit of a newb)
1) do I need to do both shafts at once?
2) I plan to re-gear, does the gearing matter with selection of shafts?
3) until I can get the shafts, is there away to add grease and seal up the torn boot? (Have a wheeling trip in 2 weeks and can't get a new shaft before then)

Thanks for your help guys! Don't want to have to rely on what info I get from a shop.
 
MTG

MTG

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Not sure how effective it would be.

There is actually a company that makes replacement CV joints. Not sure how much they cost or how much of a pain it will be.

Maybe see if there is a local company that can make you shafts?
 
Beyrgut

Beyrgut

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For #3 best you can do is pray it lasts until you get the replacement and if it's the front shaft (appears to be) remove it. Personally I would replace it before any trip if I knew it was bad or bow out of the trip, my luck and most others it would let loose on the trail run and cause unnecessary grief.

In a pinch (temp fix) check craigs list or the local salvage yards for a replacement. Since its a common part that gets upgraded with a lift you might find one pretty easy and cheap.
 
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Jiffy05

Jiffy05

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If you can't get a new one before your trip just take the front off and put it back on when you get out there.


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noroad

noroad

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just post up that you are looking for a drive shaft in the wanted(year and such), i sold mine front an back to a guy down there last week for like 40 bucks just to have them gone!
 
jnabird333

jnabird333

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If you build info is correct I have stock take-offs that will work for you.

I am near Columbus OH. You pay shipping and throw some money in the deal for a cheap dinner to make it worth my time and it/they are yours.

PM if interested. Off of my 13' JKUR Manual with 10k miles when removed. All miles put on at stock height.
 
hinrichs

hinrichs

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Id say free with the fenders if you want those, but not sure if my front would work since I have a 2 door.
 
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