Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shaft's
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JK Front and Rear Driveshafts |
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There are many different ways to build a drive shaft for the new JK. One method uses an adapter flange which bolts directly to the original pinion flange. This is really not much more than a round flat plate with bolt holes drilled into it and a conventional drive shaft weld yoke welded into the center. This then bolts to the stock pinion flanges. We just don't think this is as clean of a modification as can be done. What if the weld yoke portion breaks? You could have a tough time finding a new one or repairing the old one. There is also a concern with maintaining the accuracy of the part after welding.
With our version, weve elected to make a replacement flange for the
differential pinions. These flanges are machined from solid billet
steel. We do not believe this flange will never break, We designed
it to accept standard "off the shelf" mating flanges. If these
flanges ever break, you at least stand a chance of getting a
replacement part from almost any drive line shop. This also nets a
longer drive shaft with the center of the universal joint closer to
the pinion bearing.
Unless you plan on beating the vehicle really
hard, we believe the 1310 series front drive shaft would serve most
people well. Likewise for the rear drive shaft.
Installation is easy. After removing the original drive shaft, you will need: 1-5/16, 1/2 drive, thin-wall socket having an outside diameter of no greater than 1-3/4. Such as the Stanley/Proto #4552 (standard length, 12 point) or their # 5342H (deep, 6 point). You should also have sockets in 1-1/4 & 1-1/8 sizes. With these sockets, the outside diameter is not critical and they may be 1/2 drive or 3/4 drive, thin-wall or thick, impact sockets. You should also have available for possible use; an impact wrench capable of delivering 180 LB/FT torque. Box end wrenches of the following sizes 1/2, 7/16 & 18MM.
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