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recommendations on a new rear drive shaft for a 2wd xj lifted 6.5 in?
07-23-2012, 09:02 AM
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recommendations on a new rear drive shaft for a 2wd xj lifted 6.5 in?
Im about to put my lift on. And my jeep is 2wd and the drive shaft is longer then a 4wd's will i get away with out not haveing a different drive shaft. Or will i have to pick up a new one.
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07-23-2012, 09:26 AM
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Well, that depends.
How much of the shaft is still in the transmission?
I would certainly suggest a SYE and a custom drive shaft...
How much of the shaft is still in the transmission?
I would certainly suggest a SYE and a custom drive shaft...
07-23-2012, 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by lowrange2
Well, that depends.
How much of the shaft is still in the transmission?
I would certainly suggest a SYE and a custom drive shaft...
How much of the shaft is still in the transmission?
I would certainly suggest a SYE and a custom drive shaft...
07-23-2012, 10:51 AM
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I was 4.5 inches 2wd stock shaft i did the transfer case drop just to see it i would ride better or anything no difference, never rode bad no bad vibes slight vibes always. I try with the stock shaft then change if necessary.
07-23-2012, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 99superjeep01
That's the good part about Tom Woods, they have a list of measurements on their site and they build you a custom one to fit those specs.
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07-23-2012, 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 99superjeep01
Only thing is, it's not cheap. It's about $500 with a $400 deposit till they get your t case parts.
07-23-2012, 02:33 PM
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Ah yeah forgot you mentioned 2wd. But yes you can search a junkyard. How does your driveshaft attach to the transmission? I'm not familiar with those.
07-23-2012, 02:45 PM
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Originally Posted by 99superjeep01
Ah yeah forgot you mentioned 2wd. But yes you can search a junkyard. How does your driveshaft attach to the transmission? I'm not familiar with those.
And ive heard of ppl usesing a front drive shaft from an xj
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Yeah people use the front DS but the thing is that it already has a double cardan joint on it and it is has the slip yoke on the shaft... I guess if the U joints are the same size idk what would keep you from using a front shaft. Idk how that would work with the rear DS and the slip yoke coming out of the trans...
07-23-2012, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
Yeah people use the front DS but the thing is that it already has a double cardan joint on it and it is has the slip yoke on the shaft... I guess if the U joints are the same size idk what would keep you from using a front shaft. Idk how that would work with the rear DS and the slip yoke coming out of the trans...