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Old 09-14-05, 01:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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what to do with the driveshafts

I got a 72 fj40 that is lifted 4 to 5 inches and i was wondering what the best way to fix the driveshafts. get them lenghtend a couple of inches, a whole new system or what
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Old 09-14-05, 02:02 PM   #2 (permalink)
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lengthen for sure .....$$$$ otherwise

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Old 09-14-05, 03:27 PM   #3 (permalink)
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should be around $120 each at most shops.

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I`ve got a `71 with 5" of lift and running stock driveshafts.2 years and no problems yet.Yes,I wheel it!

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Old 09-14-05, 04:04 PM   #5 (permalink)
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lengthen, 80 bucks to do it here

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