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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 06:21 AM
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I think this is an aftermarket front driveshaft? I’m not sure what they look like as this is my first disco. It has long grease zerts on the u joints.

 
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 07:40 AM
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Yes, it's aftermarket driveshaft, what brand I am not sure, (but it's not GKN even though it says on it),
 
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 08:58 AM
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That looks like an OE LR Drive Shaft with greasable MOOG 344 U joints.


Not really the strongest U joint on the planet( OK for on road/DD). And not a fan of those long zerks. With the drive shaft/suspension fully articulated (like with a lifted truck) they tend to hit the drive shaft yokes (don't ask how I know this ).
Those zerks should also be in the opposite direction/phase of each other.

MOOG-344 - U-Joint made by MOOG
 

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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 09:36 AM
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I agree it looks like an OEM front shaft that's been rebuilt. The lower half isn't painted bright blue on the splines so I'm going with rebuilt OEM unit.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 10:20 AM
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Ok I’ll switch it out for the tom woods shaft I got. I’ll keep it around for a spare. Thanks everyone ��
 
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Fastercat
Ok I’ll switch it out for the tom woods shaft I got. I’ll keep it around for a spare. Thanks everyone ��
That's a good call, especially with the new lift.
You might also want to grab some new drive shaft bolts and locknuts. It's a good thing to do, plus the nuts @ the transfer case look like they are starting to round off.

The bolts are 1 1/8" X 3/8" UNF(don't use coarse thread hardware) part #509045P and the nut part # NZ606041L. You can also get a complete hardware kit (DA1123) > Range Rover Discovery Defender Driveshaft Drive Shaft Bolt Nut
Many places sell this kit, like L8 on ebay > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Land-Rover-...4383.l4275.c10
 

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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 01:19 PM
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Any particular reason not to use coarse thread hardware? I've got grade 8 3/8" coarse at both diffs.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 09:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Alex_M
Any particular reason not to use coarse thread hardware? I've got grade 8 3/8" coarse at both diffs.
The simple answer is a fine thread bolt is stronger than a coarse thread. I'm not going to bore you with details that are an easy search on google. The pic is just some real basic info.

For years I have only used fine threaded hardware for drive shafts on LRs and other vehicles that have a ton more horsepower and torque. Are you going to be fine with coarse threaded hardware, probably but my 1st choice is fine threads.
It's your call.
 
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