Ask The Expert- Front Drive shaft upgrade

MickeyB

Jeep Owner
I have a 2014 JKU with a. 3.5" AEV lift. We have to add exhaust spacers to avoid the driveshaft from running on the exhaust pipe. That work out great until I added skid plates. Because of the spacer, the exhaust pipe hangs a little lower and touches the skids just enough to cause a loud rattle. I had to add 3 thick washers to create a gap but have lost about an inch of ground clearance. Recently, on a trail, I hit a rock on the skid causing the rattle to come back. I can add yet another washer .... but I have already created a large enough lip on the skid and don't want to keep doing that. I was told the only solution is to get an aftermarket driveshaft so we can eliminate the exhaust spacer, which will allow us to put the skid up where it belongs. My questions:

1. Is that the only viable solution?
2. If so, should I go 1310 or 1350? Th forums say that the 1310 will allow a much better flex vs the 1350.

Please advise.


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