So let’s talk about driveshaft spacers

[chorky]

So yours came with the kit . how much do you think it dropped it ?

Yes it came with the kit. I'm really not sure how much of a drop it gave - I would have to go measure. my guess would be 1 to 1.5 inches

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[kennyglm]

Yes it came with the kit. I'm really not sure how much of a drop it gave - I would have to go measure. my guess would be 1 to 1.5 inches

It doesnt sound like theres a alot of science behind this so i am assuming anything between 3/4 and 1 1/2 will do just fine .

 

[Reddout99]

Subscribing. Running the Mopar 2" lift on my '21 Sport S

 

[kennyglm]

i will get some pictures when i get my money pit back oops i mean gladiator.

 

[Gren71]

I have no doubt this is moving into over complicated territory haha

https://spicerparts.com/calculators/driveline-operating-angle-calculator

 

[Dickster]

Go to the dealer crawl under a stock gladiator. find the angle of the drive shaft before and after the carrier. Now unbolt your carrier and drop it down till you get the same angle as stock... then measure how big of a spacer you need. this would be the most effective way to get proper spacer.

 

[chorky]

It doesnt sound like theres a alot of science behind this so i am assuming anything between 3/4 and 1 1/2 will do just fine .

There is a lot of math involved if you want to do it "perfect". But the easy button would be just buy the rock jock option since they sell theirs standalone - I dont think AEV sells their spacer just on its own. The rock jock should be plenty fine for your needs.

 

[kennyglm]

I have no doubt this is moving into over complicated territory haha

https://spicerparts.com/calculators/driveline-operating-angle-calculator

Holy crap that youtube video at the bottom of the page made my brain and eyes hurt lol

 

[kennyglm]

There is a lot of math involved if you want to do it "perfect". But the easy button would be just buy the rock jock option since they sell theirs standalone - I dont think AEV sells their spacer just on its own. The rock jock should be plenty fine for your needs.

yes that was my thought also

 

[kennyglm]

Go to the dealer crawl under a stock gladiator. find the angle of the drive shaft before and after the carrier. Now unbolt your carrier and drop it down till you get the same angle as stock... then measure how big of a spacer you need. this would be the most effective way to get proper spacer.

thats a good idea , i should be able to do this with a level and a tape measure

 

[Dickster]

thats a good idea , i should be able to do this with a level and a tape measure

Go to lowes or just order off amazon.com. one of the best tools to have floating around.

https://www.amazon.com/Klein-Tools-...=1701625533&sprefix=klien+angl,aps,171&sr=8-3

 

[Billkowski]

Now ya'll have me thinking I need one for the 2 inch lift I have on my 2 door JL. Been installed for 2 years.

 

[Mojave20]

3.5 lift with stock arms and rock jock carrier spacer. No issues or vibrations in 10k+ miles.
stock Mojave

After 3.5” lift

 

[Gren71]

3.5 lift with stock arms and rock jock carrier spacer. No issues or vibrations in 10k+ miles.
stock Mojave

After 3.5” lift

This is a solid point as well. The drive shaft angle isnt just the carrier. Its also the dif angle that’s effected by the control arms. ??

 

[WILDHOBO]

Nope they are covering it under warranty. The mechanic recommended it and said the whole driveshaft should be linear . He said when it’s sitting still it’s fine but when in motion it might have to much up and down movement for the bearing . He also said this may be a preventative thing to prevent it from happening again .Do you remember what brand you have ?

Dana spicer sells one that works great. It’s designed for any lift above 2”. I have one installed. You can do it yourself in 10 minutes.

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