Front drive-shaft too short in the back...

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May 5, 2012 | 03:48 PM

#16

Elexwiz

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Wheel, break, fix, repeat

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From: Chesapeake, VA

Year: 1987

Model: Cherokee

Engine: AMC I6 4.0

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Originally Posted by SeriousOffroad

That'll work fine. Tighten the bolts and run it.

Sorry. I won't take the chance of separating the driveshaft.

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Originally Posted by grsmnky1

You need a 95-96 zj v8 front drive shaft. Thats what i had to use. Its about 3 inches longer and works great with my 8.25 231 combination at 3.5 inches. Its almost too long but the xj ones were too short.

Ok. Back to the Pick-N-Pull I go! Thanks!

May 5, 2012 | 03:56 PM

#17

radio flyer

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From: Highlands Ranch Co.

Year: 1985 shell

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 1996 6 cylinder Briggs & Stratton

AX15 and AW4 are 1.41" difference with the drive shaft lengths. If you're looking at keeping with a stock front drive shaft for the rear, install the SYE and measure the distance then hit the junkyard.

Front drive shaft lengths...

XJ 89/01 4.0 Automatic 30.660 inches
XJ 89/01 4.0 Manual 29.250 inches

ZJ 1993 4.0 Automatic 30.530
ZJ 93/95 5.2 Automatic 32.870 w/o CV
ZJ 94/95 5.2 A500 30.625 w/o CV
ZJ 94/95 4.0 A500 w/o CV
ZJ 93/96 4.0 Manual
ZJ 93/96 4.0, 5.2 31.875 w/ 231, 242
ZJ 93/95 4.0 Manual 30.000 w/231
ZJ 93/96 5.2 33.000 w/ 231
ZJ 96/98 5.2, 5.9 31.250 w/ 249 & Model 30
ZJ 1996 5.2 Automatic 32.875 w/ 249 & Model 30
ZJ 96/98 4.0 33.000 w/ 242
ZJ 96/97 4.0 Automatic 31.250
ZJ 1996 5.2 Automatic 30.750 w/ 249 & Model 30
ZJ 96/98 4.0 33.500 w/ 249

WJ 99/00 4.0 34.625 52099497AD
WJ 99/00 4.7 33.250 52099498AD
WJ 01/04 4.0 34.625 52105884AA *
WJ 02/04 4.7 32.000 CV 52853500AB *