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Old 07-29-2011, 12:49 AM
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Yay, so I finally saved up and bought it. Just thought I'd let you guys know haha. I'll ask more questions when I get it.
 

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Old 07-29-2011, 07:31 AM
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What did you get?
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 08:06 AM
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Better yet, :WHY" would you replace the shafts when at worst case they just need 4 new $14 u-joints and some grease?
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 08:42 AM
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I think he's talking about the non-rotoflex rear drive shaft.
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 08:56 AM
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"OH"!, thats different but I always wonder why people, especialy ones with stock trucks switch away from a roto-flex, they are quite strong, last a long time and don't have the major failures a u-joint will have.
 
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Old 07-29-2011, 09:43 PM
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I got the complete rear drive shaft upgrade from Lucky 8, for $200 I thought it was a sound replacement. And the roto-flex crapped out on me after 6 months since we changed it last time. We took it to the LR dealership to do it also. I figure I could pay twice as much for greasable u-joints then have to replace it every 6-12months.
 
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Old 07-30-2011, 02:35 PM
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U-Joints last forever as long as they are greased at EVERY oil change and after every deep wading session.
My originals lasted 180k.
 
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Old 07-31-2011, 12:19 AM
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Very nice, well I'm just waiting for them to ship. Hopefully I can get them before Thursday because that's when I start school. Senior Year Class or 2012: the last year before we die anyways! Represent!
 
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