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Old 06-28-2009, 02:50 PM   #1
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WJ Front CV driveshaft to U-Joint Swap - Pictures
Hey everyone, after my front CV driveshaft boot tore open and hearing from other people on the forums, here are some pictures of my carolina driveshaft swap I did over the weekend, in case anyone else is considering doing this.

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Old 06-28-2009, 02:58 PM   #2
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That is just plain SCHAWEET looking!! Nice job!
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Old 06-28-2009, 04:07 PM   #3
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Nice. Any info on where to get it?
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Old 06-28-2009, 04:21 PM   #4
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Nice. Any info on where to get it?
http://www.carolinadriveline.com/
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Old 06-28-2009, 06:22 PM   #5
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dude that is SWEET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i want one
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Old 06-28-2009, 06:24 PM   #6
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did you measure ear to ear or center to center?
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Old 06-28-2009, 07:26 PM   #7
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man i hate to ask this but what did they charge?
i dont see any prices on the webpage
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Old 06-28-2009, 07:39 PM   #8
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ok, this might sound dumb but, i was under the impression that all wj's had cv driveshafts, but I looked and my overland has u-joint driveshafts. Besides being stronger, what are the benefits of u-joint driveshafts of cv? And that carolina shaft is beautiful man! Makes me want to de-rust mine, lol.
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ok, this might sound dumb but, i was under the impression that all wj's had cv driveshafts, but I looked and my overland has u-joint driveshafts. Besides being stronger, what are the benefits of u-joint driveshafts of cv? And that carolina shaft is beautiful man! Makes me want to de-rust mine, lol.
The CV's tend to implode when they get any increase in angle which happens when you lift a jeep. The U joint and double cardon U joint will tolerate this increase in angle much better and the double cardon will keep vibes at bay.

Mine was ~$300 with both yokes so without one I would guess $250-275. Call them up and get a quote.
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wait wait wait you didnt have to change the yoke on the tc?
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wait wait wait you didnt have to change the yoke on the tc?
Nope, it bolts right up to the CV
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!!! I never thought too hard about it but ****. i've been driving without a front shaft for ages now. i had cv at the tc and axle but swapped axles and now i've been 2wd hmmmm in all actuality i should be able to just get one off another wj. i shall search. th anks for the thread!
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Perfect, call up carolinadriveline and talk to them, they will be able to set you up.
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did you measure ear to ear or center to center?
I measured from the CV "mounting plate" (I guess you could call it that) on the transfer case to the center of the u-joint
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Perfect, call up carolinadriveline and talk to them, they will be able to set you up.
I considered but with upcoming plans I don't think i'll be wheeling much for quite some time. A stock one should suit me just fine, just gotta check the lengths since I am lifted.
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