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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 11:22 AM
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Hey guys I have been looking at some older threads and didn't see what I was looking for. I have a 98 jeep cherokee with a 4.0L motor and 4 wheel drive, im rebuilding my front end and the axles look really rusted, and I want to replace them but I'm seeing to different styles one that use a removable U joint and ones that look like it's permanent. Which one should I go for I don't do any crazy off roading it's my daily driver that I bought brand new.
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 02:07 PM
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You can use stock shafts with a u-joint or get shafts with a cv joint, its up to you.
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Old Jan 7, 2025 | 05:23 PM
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So does the stock shafts come apart?
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Ya got small u joint axles, larger u joint type, or cv style to choose from
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Originally Posted by Ricthewrench
Ya got small u joint axles, larger u joint type, or cv style to choose from
Well I guess i got some searching to do to find out whats best, and what parts i need.
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Allegedly the cv type are on par w/ big u joint axles. Last as long in my xj ( 6" lift, 35" muddys)
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Originally Posted by Ricthewrench
Allegedly the cv type are on par w/ big u joint axles. Last as long in my xj ( 6" lift, 35" muddys)
Im look at rockauto right now, man there is a lot to choose from!
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