I have been told you can use the front drive shaft from an automatic cherokee. So I personally plan on doing that. As for the leaking from what people told me it doesnt happen. It only happens if you get a defective seal or you dont seal the housing properly.

 

Right. The leak is not common.

 

I have never seen one but have read on here and one other forum about them but if installed properly there should be no leaks.

 

It just depends to what gasket material you use. You have to use RTV high temp silicone.

 

I dunno if my front driveshaft would be long enough for the rear...I'd have to measure but jsut eye balling it the rear shaft is longer then the front..

 

The front drive shaft expands and contracts so it should work. I bought one today from the junkyard.

 

How much did it cost ya? Also update us on how it works out..If it works out fine I may have to snag one for mine as well..

 

It cost only $25.00.
Of course, as soon as I do everything I will have pictures and stuff.

 

Nice I have heard it helps with vibes so it should be interesting to see what the outcome will be..For that price if it works might be a worthwhile upgrade..Change out u-joints and such at the same time and just swap em out..plus you can grease the shaft as well..

 

Yes. I though that was cool when I saw that. I didnt know

 

Might be able to get away without an SYE as well..should be interesting..

 

Are you getting vibrations

 

Some but not a lot.. just around the 50 mph range..I think my u-joints are shot as well so that could be a likely issue..

 

Oh ya. If you joints are bad then you will definitely get some vibrations. My are really bad and get terrible vibrations on my 2wd drive shaft. I'm not going to fix it cause im doing to 4wd conversion

 

hehe yeah..I am planning on doing some major work next month..saving my pennies now to buy front axle u-joints, wheel bearing/hub assembles (both wheels), drive shaft u-joints all around..Already have my ball joints..Then replace the bent tie rod( bent it back to usable shape for now)..Then the front end other then axles and steering knuckles should be all new..