WOD 1410 Driveshaft DIY Builder Kit
WF03004
The WOD 1410 Driveshaft DIY Builder Kit is designed for builders who need more strength than a traditional 1350 driveline while maintaining excellent operating angles and articulation. Built with genuine Spicer 1410 driveline components, this kit allows fabricators to build a custom-length front or rear driveshaft matched to the vehicle's wheelbase, suspension travel, axle position, and drivetrain configuration.
For many one-ton Jeep builds, rock crawlers, Ultra4 cars, trail buggies, and high-horsepower off-road vehicles, the 1410 series offers an excellent balance of strength, weight, serviceability, and component availability. It provides increased torque and shock-load capacity over a 1350 without the additional size and rotating weight of a 1480 system, making it a popular middle-ground choice for serious off-road use.
Includes:
- (1) Genuine Spicer Weld Stub
- (1) Genuine Spicer 1410 Weld Yoke
- (1) Genuine Spicer 1410 Slip Yoke
Important: This is a DIY builder kit and does not come assembled. Final measuring, tube cutting, fitting, welding, balancing, and assembly are required.
Optional Components: Driveshaft tubing and 1410 U-joints are available separately.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Wide Open Design |
| Component Manufacturer | Spicer |
| Product Type | DIY Driveshaft Builder Kit |
| U-Joint Series | 1410 |
| Recommended Tube Size | 2.5" OD x .250" Wall DOM |
| Application | Heavy-Duty Off-Road and Competition Use |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Installation | Fabricator Installed |
| Tube Included | Optional |
| U-Joints Included | Optional |
| Final Balancing Required | Yes |
Fitment
Universal Fitment for Custom Driveshaft Fabrication
Recommended Vehicle Applications:
| Vehicle Type | Common Series Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Jeep TJ on One-Ton Axles | 1410 |
| Jeep LJ on One-Ton Axles | 1410 |
| Jeep JK on 40" Tires | 1410 |
| Jeep JL on 40" Tires | 1410 |
| Rock Crawler | 1410 |
| Trail Buggy | 1410 |
| Ultra4 Sportsman Car | 1410 |
| Ultra4 Unlimited Car | 1410 or 1480 |
| Rock Bouncer | 1410 or 1480 |
| High-Horsepower Trail Rig | 1410 |
| Competition Crawler | 1410 |
| One-Ton Axle Build | 1410 |
Common Applications:
- Front driveshafts
- Rear driveshafts
- Custom driveshaft builds
- Rock crawlers
- Ultra4 race cars
- One-ton Jeep builds
- Trail buggies
- Multi-piece driveshaft systems
- Custom tube chassis vehicles
Fitment Notes:
- This is a universal builder kit and is not supplied for a predetermined finished length.
- Measure the vehicle at ride height and through the full suspension cycle before cutting the driveshaft tube.
- Confirm slip travel is sufficient at full compression, full droop, and maximum axle articulation.
- Verify compatibility with the transfer-case output, transmission output, axle yoke, pinion yoke, carrier bearing, and U-joint retention style.
- Confirm the driveshaft operating angle and available chassis clearance before final welding.
- Final welding should be completed by an experienced driveline fabricator.
- The completed driveshaft must be professionally balanced before operation.
FAQ
Why choose a 1410 driveshaft?
The 1410 series offers more torque and shock-load capacity than a 1350 while retaining strong articulation characteristics and lower rotating weight than a 1480. For many one-ton Jeeps, rock crawlers, trail buggies, and Ultra4 vehicles, it provides an effective balance between strength, driveline angle capability, weight, and serviceability.
Is a 1410 driveshaft stronger than a 1350?
Yes. The 1410 uses a wider universal joint than the 1350, increasing leverage and load capacity across the joint. The finished system is still limited by the complete driveline, including the welds, tubing, yokes, slip assembly, operating angles, and mounting hardware.
What U-joints work with this builder kit?
This kit is designed around standard 1410-series universal joints. We recommend genuine Spicer 1410 Universal Joint and U-Bolt Kits for compatible strength, fitment, and serviceability.
Does this kit arrive assembled?
No. This is a DIY builder kit intended for experienced fabricators. Final measuring, tube cutting, fitting, welding, balancing, and assembly are required before installation.
What driveshaft tubing is recommended?
Many off-road builders use 2.5" OD x .250" wall DOM tubing because it offers strong resistance to dents, torsional deformation, and rock damage. Final tubing selection should also consider driveshaft length, operating RPM, critical speed, vehicle weight, and available clearance.
Can I weld the driveshaft without balancing it afterward?
No. Even a carefully welded shaft can have runout or weight imbalance. A completed driveshaft should be checked for straightness and professionally balanced before operation to reduce vibration and protect bearings, seals, transfer-case outputs, and pinion components.
How much slip travel should the driveshaft have?
The required slip travel depends on suspension geometry and axle movement. The slip yoke must remain safely engaged at full droop while retaining enough compression travel to prevent bottoming out at full suspension compression.
What other components are commonly paired with this kit?
Builders commonly complete the system with:
- WOD 1410 Carrier Bearing Shaft Builder Kit
- WOD Single Ended Carrier Bearing
- Spicer 1410 Universal Joint and U-Bolt Kit
- Spicer 1410 Yoke with 1.5" x 10-Spline
- GM 14-Bolt Pinion Guard
Should I choose a 1350, 1410, or 1480 driveshaft?
A 1350 is commonly used in lighter Jeeps, recreational trail rigs, and lower-powered buggies. A 1410 is often preferred for one-ton Jeeps, 40"–43" tires, rock crawlers, and Ultra4-style builds that need additional strength without the weight of a 1480. The 1480 series is generally reserved for the heaviest vehicles, largest tires, highest horsepower, or most severe shock-load applications.
