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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:34 PM
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is it possible to run the front drive shaft as the rear with 6' lift with a sye?
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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i wouldn't because the front is smaller in diameter then the rear
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:40 PM
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just until i get a drive shaft made
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:41 PM
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it may work i would just keep your foot off the skinny pedal lol
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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front drive shaft is pretty strong. alot of people use them in the rear. some people that sell the hach and tap sell refubish front shafts to be use as rear shaft. as far as running it goes never know until you measurere. What kinda of sye did you get?
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:43 PM
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yeah i know what you mean. its kinda impossible for me though.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:45 PM
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Im still shopping around at the moment
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:48 PM
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To answer your question, yes it will work just fine for toolin' around and even mild to moderate wheelin.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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i also got another question. how much play should be int the transfer case chain?
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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i just noticed you name has the five speed in it. yours would be a litt diffent length than autos. heres some info

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http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSYEconversion.htm
cheap H @ T
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...egory_Code=XDT
Good info lot of reading
http://www.jeepforum.com/forum/f11/o...l-read-426483/
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 11:01 PM
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thx
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 12:06 AM
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The manual trans front shaft is longer, so chances of it working for his lift is better than an auto shaft.
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