Just bought new from Utah I was not gonna rebuild wow the u joints were burnt dry and to much hassle for my liking new is easy with grease fittings , unbolt bolt in keep old for rebuild an extra 1

 

I thought many of them were still coming without servicable center *****, my mistake.

 

I too am debating the need to purchase a new front shaft. I purchased my 2000 disco. II a couple of years ago. after much research, including this site, I was well aware of the drive shaft issues. Not much service data on my truck. It was at 80k mileage at time of purchase. Both shafts had, previously been rebuilt. They are in great shape.. with the exception of the absence of a greaseable centering unit, up front. any opinions or suggestions. does this surely warrant rebuild or replace. can not imagine a rebuild without the addition of all grease fittings possible, but I currently own one. thanks

 

for what it's worth ask yourself if you need "THE BEST FRONT DRIVE SHAFT" ?

are you putting in a big lift, bumpers, winches, roof racks, going rock climbing, across the Sahara.

then you probably do, if not you could most like great way with a standard after market drive shaft.

 

all aforementioned additions and activities, with the exception of the Sahara, done. 99.9% sure the dessert will not be on the agenda, but that does not completely discount it. So, I am now leaning towards the new shaft and having a back up. Thank you for the second. I guess I will put that **** carpet headliner project on the back burner. At least until my drive train can handle it.

 

Just make sure that each of the front 3 u-joints have grease fittings. You should have 5 or 6 total on the front and 2 on the rear shaft including the slip shafts.

 

My 2000 had a Tom woods. I was really impressed. My recently acquired 01 has a Great Basin. Both seem super stout. I lean towards Tom woods myself.

 

I just installed a BP Utah shaft and it's very nice. No balance issues. My only concern is there's no dust cover between the slip shafts like the original LR part, but I don't really know if that's an issue or not...

 

So I was wondering what is the eaiest way to check if I have a new driveshaft or the old OEM. My truck is 157k and has a serviceable center ball on the front part of the driveshaft. Can't see brand, its all black.

I have an HD from british utah on the way because there is a vibration (could be a few things which I am all servicing) and I do some pretty intense loads from time and I do tow.

 

To quote Mike from above and six million other posts:
"Just make sure that each of the front 3 u-joints have grease fittings. You should have 5 or 6 total on the front and 2 on the rear shaft including the slip shafts."