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Old Nov 12, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by JackGTX440
Will the auto front drive shaft work on a 5-speed/231 with a SYE?
I don't think so. I know that the stock DS on a 5 speed is a different length than that of an auto, and i'm pretty sure it's longer on the five speed.

If memory serves, I believe you can use a front DS out of a ZJ 4.0 instead.
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Old Nov 13, 2008 | 01:49 PM
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Does it matter what year XJ to the the front drive shaft from???
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 04:58 PM
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That is good to know about the ZJ. BTW the auto DS is about 2" longer than the 5-speed.
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Old Nov 15, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by midwest XJ
Does it matter what year XJ to the the front drive shaft from???
On a auto not as long as it is a 87-2001 but if it is a stick there are a couple of different sticks and I think they were all a different length, thus a different driveshaft length.
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by BlueXJ
Take the short collar off the tranny and smooth the surfaces of both sides. Call the maker of the HnT and ask them for a new seal. After you have both sides smooth then put a bead of RTV around the sealing surface after installing the new seal. Re-assemble everything and re-fill with Dextron III and tilt it so the HnT is at a low point and check for leaks. If you got the two surfaces flat then the RTV will have filled the imperfections and you can re-install your 242.

ookay... so it looks like the steel collar that spins with the otput shaft is damaged and so is the aluminum casing that it spins on. so where can i get a new steel collar for this thing? i should prob get a new seal too....
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Old Nov 16, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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Old Sep 5, 2009 | 03:32 PM
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Hi just double checking here i have a 89 XJ with a 242 transfercase. if i do the hack-n-tap can i use the front driveshaft from another 89 XJ . Im only asking because im putting in a 4.5" lift in my 89 XJ and i have a compleate donor 1989 XJ with a good front drive shaft this may save me bucks i only do trail riding no heavy 4 wheeling.
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