Does anybody know if a rear DS out of an auto XJ fit this SYE without any mods to yhe DS? Thanks for any insight.

 

Yes you need to mod the DS using a spicer joint but I forgot the exact PN. Wait around for somebody to get you that part number.

 

Wouldn't you want a driveshaft with a slip in it? A rear XJ driveshaft doesn't slip are you thinking about a front driveshaft?

 

Hes referring to using a front ds for the rear if he put a SYE on it.

 

I run the PORC SYE with a stock front driveshaft in the rear. It worked fine with my 8.25, and also with my current 8.8 axle.

There is no flange or anything, the PORC SYE is a yoke.

 

Im really sorry, Im so used to my 242 HnT.


A HD sye (such as the PORC) your DS will bolt right up with no problems.

 

Is it a hack-n tap style or a new tailhousing?

 

The PORC is a complete new shaft, "HD SYE"

 

Just got back from out of town. Yes it is the HD SYE and I am going to get the front DS from an auto. So what i am reading is that it should bolt right in. Correct?

 

Correct, you shouldnt have any problems.

 

I just did this exact mod a few months ago:

PORC SYE


Stock front xj driveshaft from a 2001:


refer to this for finding the right length DS for your application:
http://www.crownautomotive.net/catal...r_shafts2.html


It's a direct bolt-in. No mods neccessary.


Good luck

 

Sounds like a JY trip in my very near future.

 

So, are you saying i could get the porc sye for about $170 and pick up a front driveshaft from another xj, and be ready to go?! If this works, why doesn't everybody do it? Could prolly do the whole thing for under $250?

 

Dont know why everybody doesnt do it. Some dont need it though. I still have to do mine.

 

I would say about 45-50 percent of xj-ers do this mod. Ask around and you'll see. It's a very common mod to save you alot of pennies.