Hi guys,

so, I just bought a 2000 Discovery with 115k miles and after reading around here I have realized that I still have the original front driveshaft with only the front U-joint being greasable.

The easy way should be to go to ToddCo, but everybody on here says that they charge $175 to do a rebuild, while I see $279 + $60 core charge on their website.

Am I really stupid or is it something I have missed/a special password discount?

thanks in advance!

 

Not sure about Todco, but most driveline shops will do a re-build for that price. With that mileage, I would do it soon.

You can drop the front shaft, lock your transfer case and drive around town lightly until the shop is done. Then unlock the case and put it back in. Might search on here if you don't know how to lock your case. Pretty sure it is a 10MM nut you can turn on top of your case from under the truck.

 

thanks - and I agree my mileage is worrying me.

My issue is not removing the driveshaft - I could upgrade it myself but I know for the PITA it's going to be I'd rather "drop a benjamin" and get a shop to do it.

My real issue is that I am new in DFW and I have no idea of how could do a good job - and don't want to guinea pig all shops around. That's why Todco seemed like the best choice - if only someone could explain me the trick to get it done for $175

 

I thought about having mine rebuilt, but for the ease of just getting it done, I went with this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Land-...Q5fAccessories

No problems with any part of the transaction (no affiliation) and would purchase from here again. Still have not decided what I am going to do with the extra shaft tho.

 

http://www.fortworthgearandaxle.com/

Brother in law had them do the rear end in his bimmer.

 

thanks both, that's 2 interesting leads.

 

Check out the Tom Woods options too. Most 4x4 places can order you one.

http://www.4xshaft.com/index.html

 

The thing about a Tom Wood's driveshaft is that the centering ball in the double cardon end needs to be greased every 3000 miles (according to Tom Woods). This in theory is a good thing because if you keep it serviced it will last longer than a non serviceable centering ball. The thing is in order to grease it you need to remove the entire driveshaft which to me is a real pain in the ***. I don't regret buying a Tom Woods but if I knew this before hand I may have just rebuilt my old driveshaft.

 

There are places where you can buy new Tom Woods drive shafts for $348, a much better deal, I feel, over a reman for $278.

 

yeah, but I am planning only on "mild" off roading, so there's no added value to get the "beefier" Tom Woods for me

as you say, $278 for a reman is not worht it either... so it's either get it rebuilt at ToddCo (I'm kinda surprised they don't read on this forum), go to a local shop, or the $310 ebay option...