Need new front Drive shaft for 86 Cherokee.
12-17-2008, 03:53 AM
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Need new front Drive shaft for 86 Cherokee.
I was told I need a new front drive shaft for my 1986 Jeep cherokee. This is the CV type. They said they could convert it over to the U-Joint type. I really cant afford that though which run about $300.00. I will probably go with a another of the same type but used. Has anyone converted over to the U-Joint type in a older Cherokee like mine? Is it the way to go?
12-17-2008, 03:58 AM
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I have heard of this conversion and I have also heard nothing but good things. The CV style you have now is un-reliable at best!! Save your money and do the swap or save your money and buy a newer XJ. Good Luck!!
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CV front driveshafts are very unreliable as you have been told, thus the u bolt type is your best bet.
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12-18-2008, 03:00 AM
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12-18-2008, 01:04 PM
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12-18-2008, 10:47 PM
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12-21-2008, 12:43 AM
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You have an NP207 with a GKN style drive shaft. I currently have one of these on my '84 XJ but I have a 231 sitting next to it to swap out. I'm not worried about the 207 and my 35" MTR's but I am worried about that GKN DS and my thought was to just swap shafts so I recently looked at the 2 yokes and it didn't appear they are interchangeable but I could be wrong - spent a whopping 11 seconds on it. When I get home tomorrow night I'll take a look - if I remember!
And when you guys mention that CV shafts are unreliable are you talking about double cardon drive shafts or am I just confused about what you're talking about? This guy might have something to do with that though...
You may want to consider looking for a transfer case on craigslist or your local JY. This way you can get a 231 (better aftermarket support) and your DS for much less money than buying a new DS.
And when you guys mention that CV shafts are unreliable are you talking about double cardon drive shafts or am I just confused about what you're talking about? This guy might have something to do with that though...
You may want to consider looking for a transfer case on craigslist or your local JY. This way you can get a 231 (better aftermarket support) and your DS for much less money than buying a new DS.
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