ProShaft Front Drive Shaft
Haha all good Mongo, they ARE two different parts. I believe it was due to the 4.6 or something, but it pushed the T-case flange 20mm towards the rear of the truck, necessitating the 20mm longer drive shaft. But because the prop shaft offered is longer it fits both models. Though if you have a 99-02 with sunken suspension you may have fitment issues.
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This is correct for the stock parts. Most of the aftermarket guys use longer splines on the slip shaft so they will work on either 99-02 or 03-04.
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re: I can only provide front drive shafts '99-'02 Discovery II's and one of my suppliers lists drive shafts for Defender 90's both front and rear.
I believe some addional clarity may help.
Does ProshaftLLC act as a distributor for shafts produced by another source? No harm in this, many people have a business selling high quality items made elsewhere.
Does ProshaftLLC assemble the final product from various parts selected from top quality sources? By assemble I refer to more than spray paint and a sticker.
Does ProshaftLLC test / balance the final shaft, or is that outsourced or done by the original factory?
Pictures of shafts in production at ProshaftLLC would be appreciated, people like to see " the works". Shaft production comes in all sizes. Equally, a distributor usually has a picture available of shelves full of boxes of products available for rapid shipment. Keep in mind that most Rover owners do something other than Rover, so plenty of people on here have seen a warehouse, made a cold sales call, shipped products, walked a production line, negotiated price structures, and we all have experience with customer service.
I believe some addional clarity may help.
Does ProshaftLLC act as a distributor for shafts produced by another source? No harm in this, many people have a business selling high quality items made elsewhere.
Does ProshaftLLC assemble the final product from various parts selected from top quality sources? By assemble I refer to more than spray paint and a sticker.
Does ProshaftLLC test / balance the final shaft, or is that outsourced or done by the original factory?
Pictures of shafts in production at ProshaftLLC would be appreciated, people like to see " the works". Shaft production comes in all sizes. Equally, a distributor usually has a picture available of shelves full of boxes of products available for rapid shipment. Keep in mind that most Rover owners do something other than Rover, so plenty of people on here have seen a warehouse, made a cold sales call, shipped products, walked a production line, negotiated price structures, and we all have experience with customer service.
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What matters to me when considering buying any propshaft:
-Warranty
-100% US built and tested ( I dont care to see the results, I just want the facts)
-Compatible with my truck
-Improved design (fully serviceable)
-Heavy duty/quality that exceeds factory propshaft spec
-Fluent English speaking representative/business owner
-Easy to contact if I have any questions or concerns
-Good product reviews
-Great customer service
That is the criteria I use in determining where or who I will purchase my propshaft from. Most of us may not even be competent enough to understand all the detailed product specs some of you guys are asking for (measurements, ratios, testing, part numbers, or even how the shaft functions). I just want a guarantee that the shaft fits my truck and will last. This is not rocket science here, its a dam propshaft that fits snug between the axles and transmission. Lets not make this more complicated and confusing then it already is. Justin has already agreed to send a fellow member a shaft to be tested by a professional so lets just wait and see what they come back with.
-Warranty
-100% US built and tested ( I dont care to see the results, I just want the facts)
-Compatible with my truck
-Improved design (fully serviceable)
-Heavy duty/quality that exceeds factory propshaft spec
-Fluent English speaking representative/business owner
-Easy to contact if I have any questions or concerns
-Good product reviews
-Great customer service
That is the criteria I use in determining where or who I will purchase my propshaft from. Most of us may not even be competent enough to understand all the detailed product specs some of you guys are asking for (measurements, ratios, testing, part numbers, or even how the shaft functions). I just want a guarantee that the shaft fits my truck and will last. This is not rocket science here, its a dam propshaft that fits snug between the axles and transmission. Lets not make this more complicated and confusing then it already is. Justin has already agreed to send a fellow member a shaft to be tested by a professional so lets just wait and see what they come back with.