I know this topic as been discussed a lot. Tried to search but I got mixed results.

I am wanting to get a new front shaft, dont really want to rebuild the factory one. I've heard that Tom's shaft vibrate and many have failed. What is a good driveshaft for about 300-350 dollars? This is the very first thing I will be doing to my ride once I get a hold of it. The truck might might see a lift down the road..

 

You will probably get mixed results on this thread as well. Some people swear that Tom's driveshaft doesn't vibrate and others swear it does.

Why don't you just have a driveline shop re-build the one currently on the truck? It is much cheaper, $200-250ish. It's not that the factory driveshaft is bad, it just cannot be re-greased in the factory format. Once it is greaseable, you are fine.

You can then use the money you saved for the new headgaskets you will need eventually!

 

Call Bill Davis at Great Basins Rovers in Salt Lake City, Utah, been in the Rover drive line business for 30 years or so and builds a great replacement shaft.

 

factory shaft is fine except for the u-joints..should be around $200 for a local shop to do the work

 

http://www.toddcosuspensions.com/larodiiifrdr.html not bad if a shop is around 200-250

 

you do know that's just a re-manufactured shaft right? the same thing you'll have if you take yours to a shop and have it rebuilt for $200...but if you like shipping drive shafts and paying an extra $100 go for it

 

just rebuild it yourself, if I was able to do it and I've never worked on cars, I'm sure you can do it. Just be patient and follow a good write up. Here's the one I used.

http://www.discovery2.co.uk/propshafts.html

 

If you're thinking of doing it yourself, read this thread:
https://landroverforums.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=29302

The instructions linked to in post 7 are good, but leave out some key information.
The thread I linked references two sets of instructions plus provides some other important pointers.

 

Tom Woods makes a great shaft, but it is heavy duty and can vibrate above 70 mph, mine does not though. As far as them failing, the only time you hear of them failing is if someone has not greased the centering ball. If you buy a serviceable driveshaft and don't service it, it will fail.

 

How much is Tom Wood's shaft? I tried emailing them but no response