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Apr 26, 2013 | 06:01 AM

#29536

ScikoFaery

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From: Pinehurst

Year: 2000

Model: Cherokee

Engine: H.O. 4.0L I6

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Originally Posted by Bush League 96 XJ

Yes the metal Pieces behind the fender flairs pull out

thank u

Apr 26, 2013 | 08:02 AM

#29537

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Can use my same rear drive shaft if i swap from a Dana 35 to a 8.25?

Apr 26, 2013 | 08:19 AM

#29538

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

Engine: 4.0

Yes.

Apr 26, 2013 | 08:24 AM

#29539

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

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Originally Posted by lowrange2

Yes.

Really?

A high member of this forum, not to mention names, said i need a drive shaft specific to my drive train including the axle, trans, and tc.

Apr 26, 2013 | 08:32 AM

#29540

ThatPurpleXJ

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From: Springfield Virginia

Year: 1998

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_shirey

Really?

A high member of this forum, not to mention names, said i need a drive shaft specific to my drive train including the axle, trans, and tc.

Still connects the same way to the axle. Only matters for the front ds if you're changing the tranny

Apr 26, 2013 | 08:33 AM

#29541

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

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Originally Posted by ThatPurpleXJ

Still connects the same way to the axle. Only matters for the front ds if you're changing the tranny

Awesome. Thanks guys.

Apr 26, 2013 | 08:39 AM

#29542

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

Engine: 4.0

Quote:

Originally Posted by a_shirey

Awesome. Thanks guys.

The 8.25 sets the drive shaft about an inch closer to the transfer case.

It'll bolt up just fine.

Once you get it installed I'd make sure that there's enough travel left. You don't want the shaft to be too long. Climb under there and make sure the shaft still has room to move.

Ultimately, an SYE and a front drive shaft would take your cares away.

It'll work just fine. Especially if you're lifted at all.

Apr 26, 2013 | 08:48 AM

#29543

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

While we're on the topic, does anyone know offhand the difference in pinion length between D35 and D44?

Apr 26, 2013 | 08:50 AM

#29544

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

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Quote:

Originally Posted by newkindofclown

while we're on the topic, does anyone know offhand the difference in pinion length between d35 and d44?

D35=11 1/2"
D44=12"
C8.25=12 5/8"

Ask and you shall receive.

Sometimes.

Apr 26, 2013 | 08:55 AM

#29545

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

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Originally Posted by lowrange2

Well im currently on 2" and will be on 31s in about 2 weeks.

So i guess it would set my driveshaft up to be perfect. Sweet.

Apr 26, 2013 | 09:02 AM

#29546

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

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Quote:

Originally Posted by a_shirey

Well im currently on 2" and will be on 31s in about 2 weeks.

So i guess it would set my driveshaft up to be perfect. Sweet.

Correct. But make sure you check. Better safe than sorry.

Apr 26, 2013 | 09:06 AM

#29547

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

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Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrange2

Correct. But make sure you check. Better safe than sorry.

That just means ill have to add more lift...darn. Lol.

I actually dont want to add any lift.

Apr 26, 2013 | 09:09 AM

#29548

NewKindOfClown

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From: Frederick, MD from Cleveland, OH

Year: 1993 YJ Wrangler

Engine: 4.0 I6

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrange2

D35=11 1/2"
D44=12"
C8.25=12 5/8"

Ask and you shall receive.

Sometimes.

Sweet, thanks.

Apr 26, 2013 | 09:12 AM

#29549

Lowrange2

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From: +34° 25' 35.67", -81° 21' 12.04"

Year: 1993

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Quote:

Originally Posted by a_shirey

That just means ill have to add more lift...darn. Lol.

I actually dont want to add any lift.

I'd do a SYE and front drive shaft before I did that. I don't think it's going to be necessary though.

Apr 26, 2013 | 09:45 AM

#29550

a_shirey

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From: Baltimore, MD

Year: 1999

Model: Cherokee

Engine: 4.0 I6 HO

Quote:

Originally Posted by lowrange2

I'd do a SYE and front drive shaft before I did that. I don't think it's going to be necessary though.

Id have to do a hack and tap anyway.