Tcole_024

I am going to be installing a 6.5" LA on my '00 XJ soon, and just have a few questions about the rear driveshaft. My jeep has the np231 t-case and chrysler 8.25" rear end, i will be buying the advance adapters SYE, and was wondering if i can use a stock front DS from a 4.0 auto XJ? I have read a few conflicting posts about whether or not an XJ front DS will work with 6.5" lift. If not, will a DS from a ZJ work? My XJ is my DD and no vibes and a good ride are really important, so i want to do this right. Thanks

SeriousOffroad

You're really pushing it at 6.5"

Tcole_024

For the front DS from an XJ to work? what about a ZJ front DS?

SeriousOffroad

XJ is too short, ZJ is iffy at best.

Tcole_024

Thanks for the info. Will any of the DS's on this list work? I plan on mild trails, but primarily street as its my DD.http://www.myjeepxj.com/useful-infor...nfomation#main

Tcole_024

anyone know of a stock front DS that'll work with my set-up?

831xj

I used my xj front in my rear.
6.5" LA
Works fine.
Plenty people use them up to 8"

Fred/N0AZZ

I bought a new one for my XJ on eBay from a driveshaft shop for $190. I was well pleased with it, Spicer joints and good balance.

Hard to beat his prices anywhere and I had it 4 days after I ordered.

Tcole_024

cool, thanks. I think I will just try an XJ front DS and if that doesn't work I will check out that place on ebay.

heydockyle

5.5 LA on mine. Same setup as you. Stock xj was too short. Running a ZJ now. there are some splines showing, but still has plenty of room to compress and extend. So far so good.

Tcole_024

what year/engine zj was it from? Do you also have the np231 and 8.25" rear?

831xj

There is a list of all XJ and zj driveshafts with all combos of engines trans and tcases. Google it

heydockyle

Not sure, found it laying in the yard. And yes. RR sye with 231 and 8.25.

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f67/sy...ock-xj-181647/

831xj

I will save you the headache and troubles
I have a 231, 8.25 , auto with terraflex sye.
I just got a 33.5 collapsed length zj ds and it's too long .
I need a ds that's roughly 32" collapsed.
Our xj fronts are a little over 31"