Adams Offroad Drive Shafts

[FLIPmeOVER]

I'd like to see some of the build process at adams. If they have any shots or video of that. Im interested.

I dont really need a drive shaft, as im not that high lifted, I would like the extra protection offroad tho. My question is, will my jeep sound different? Ride different? Or you can't tell you changed the shaft until you mash the throttle?

[Snarf77]

I'd like to see some of the build process at adams. If they have any shots or video of that. Im interested.

I dont really need a drive shaft, as im not that high lifted, I would like the extra protection offroad tho. My question is, will my jeep sound different? Ride different? Or you can't tell you changed the shaft until you mash the throttle?

With a top-end driveshaft like Adams, you won't notice a thing when driving. It should handle the tougher geometry of a lifted vehicle without nasty vibrations at speed. You'll also be much less likely to break when off roading...especially with a vehicle that is driven hard, has larger tires that stress the drivetrain, more power, or all of the above. I wheel mine pretty hard and my front shaft is pretty nasty. Its time to make the switch.

Got my box in the mail with front/rear yokes, parts and bits! Pretty excited for the weekend when I can get the process started.

[Snarf77]

First things first - I don't have a lift. This job is much easier on a lift, but totally do-able in the garage or driveway if you are patient and have a decent jack and some heavy duty jack stands. Its nice to have the axle off the ground so you can rotate the drive shaft to get to the 5/16 bolts that hold the factory unit on.

Removing the stock drive shaft wouldn't be so bad if it weren't for Jeep's choice to use a bunch of 5/16 bolts to hold it on. The 15mm bolts come right off with an impact. The 8 5/16 bolts would be fine if it weren't for the fact that they put the bolts so close to the inner ring of the flange that you can't get an impact in there. You basically have to use a 3/8 non-impact socket to get in there. I ruined two taking the front and rear shafts off. Way to go Jeep! Either way, the transfer case flanges are being replaced with this beautiful machined parts from Adams:



Check the Adam's flange vs. stock. Which would you prefer?

[Snarf77]

These are the offending bolts that offer so much of a challenge. Other than these, removing the stock shafts is pretty easy. You can see the limited access you have from below the jeep if you dont' have a lift. Hence why you lift the end you're working on up in the air. its pretty cool to be able to turn both 37s with one hand by rotating the driveshaft.