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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 07:36 PM
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I have a 94 cherokee sport and need to find a rear drive shaft for it. I dont know what im looking for or the difference between thw two that keep coming up. I want my baby back on the road asap its been too long. Someone please help me out!!!
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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 07:51 PM
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Good question. Collect some info.
Is the original driveshaft gone?
If the original is still there, does it need maintenance (new universal joints), joints can be changed for 20$ each plus labour, probably about a $100 job total.
If the shaft is damaged in some way, can the distance (eye to eye of the ends be measured and an equivalent shaft installed?
Is there and auto recyler (auto scrap yard) local that could provide a replacement shaft?
Some additional info may be required for good forum responses.
Some with more knowledge of those years would be able to advise best what other years would be good doner trucks.
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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 08:12 PM
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This is what fell out of my jeep. I was told I had to measure and got like 32inch.

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Originally Posted by CagneyBrooks
This is what fell out of my jeep. I was told I had to measure and got like 32inch.

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Is that the housing for the transfer case output on the left end? Is it just unbolted, or did it break off? If it broke off, you have bigger problems....
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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 08:16 PM
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Nope, you need a new tailcone....or an SYE if your rig is lifted above 3.4".
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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 08:19 PM
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It fell out.. gave no warning at all. My jeep is lifted 3 inch. Sorry I dont really know much but I really do appreciate all the help
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It fell out.. gave no warning at all. My jeep is lifted 3 inch. Sorry I dont really know much but I really do appreciate all the help
OK...so it fell out...is that end broken? Do you have a better picture of the cone assembly on the left side? Perhaps a shot of where it went under the car? Did you lose fluid? Did it happen while driving or in the driveway? What happened when it fell out? Is it a manual or automatic transmission? Was it cloudy that day? OK, nevermind the last one, but here is where you need to be as descriptive as possible.
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Cagney, your driveshaft looks great, maybe some fresh universal joints, only if they are loose.
However, your problem is as suggested that aluminum cone section. If that's broke, then you don't need a drive shaft, you need some transfer case service to replace that cone section. If it is just unbolted, then perhaps some bolts and sealant. If it is broke, then it gets worse.
Your going to need some eyes and hands on help with this.
As earlier suggested, got any additional pics?
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Old Apr 12, 2014 | 11:23 PM
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I know i need the aluminum piece on the end. But the drive shaft has some dents in it and I think its bent. When I call around to find one everyone is asking what rearend I have. If its a Chrysler or a Dana. It happened at highway speed and it was snowing lol. Its manual transmission.
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I know i need the aluminum piece on the end. But the drive shaft has some dents in it and I think its bent. When I call around to find one everyone is asking what rearend I have. If its a Chrysler or a Dana. It happened at highway speed and it was snowing lol. Its manual transmission.
You know you need the cone piece...but you never answered the question of is it broken or not. The reason people are asking what rear axle you have is so they can give you the correct one. If this happened at speed, what caused it to happen is the real question. The driveshaft you can probably just get from a salvage yard. But we still don't know why it came off, was it because your rear diff exploded, of the tranfer case, or just ujoints that grenaded?
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Old Apr 13, 2014 | 08:38 AM
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I know all that. I just need to know what rear end is in mine. How can I find out if I have a Dana or Chrysler.
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That subject has also been covered here countless times. Use the SEARCH feature to find lots of threads on that subject as well.
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It will be one of the top 2 assuming it has never been swapped
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Oh my gosh thank you so much
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Originally Posted by CagneyBrooks
Oh my gosh thank you so much
You're welcome...but my curiosity is piqued...what happened to your ride that the driveshaft came out?
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