If there is already a post on here, let me know. I didn't see anything after a quick search.
Swapping a ford 8.8 into my xj. I have an AX-15, NP231. I'm going to put an SYE in also. I have 3.5-4.0 inches of lift. Will a front driveshaft out of a Cherokee cut it? Thoughts?
Thanks
Swapping a ford 8.8 into my xj. I have an AX-15, NP231. I'm going to put an SYE in also. I have 3.5-4.0 inches of lift. Will a front driveshaft out of a Cherokee cut it? Thoughts?
Thanks
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Swapping a ford 8.8 into my xj. I have an AX-15, NP231. I'm going to put an SYE in also. I have 3.5-4.0 inches of lift. Will a front driveshaft out of a Cherokee cut it? Thoughts?
Thanks
Do you have the flange from the 8.8? Or did you buy a conversion flange? Originally Posted by HawkeyeJeep
If there is already a post on here, let me know. I didn't see anything after a quick search.Swapping a ford 8.8 into my xj. I have an AX-15, NP231. I'm going to put an SYE in also. I have 3.5-4.0 inches of lift. Will a front driveshaft out of a Cherokee cut it? Thoughts?
Thanks
You need either
1. The 8.8 flange with a conversion u-joint
Or
2. A conversion flange with the original u-joint in the shaft. But everything else should work fine.
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You need either
1. The 8.8 flange with a conversion u-joint
Or
2. A conversion flange with the original u-joint in the shaft. But everything else should work fine.
where's the place to get one??Originally Posted by dev_daddy
Do you have the flange from the 8.8? Or did you buy a conversion flange? You need either
1. The 8.8 flange with a conversion u-joint
Or
2. A conversion flange with the original u-joint in the shaft. But everything else should work fine.
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Lots of places have them as its a spicer part (Spicer# 2-2-1379)
http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p998...d_8.8_inc.html
http://www.drivetrainamerica.com/p-5...e-ford-88.aspx
http://www.alljeep.com/oscommerce/pr...ucts_id=167208
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...Code=IR-SF88FA
You can also use one off of a ford range from what I have read, it had the same flange pattern with the smaller 1310 joint.
http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p998...d_8.8_inc.html
http://www.drivetrainamerica.com/p-5...e-ford-88.aspx
http://www.alljeep.com/oscommerce/pr...ucts_id=167208
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...Code=IR-SF88FA
You can also use one off of a ford range from what I have read, it had the same flange pattern with the smaller 1310 joint.
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best way to do it is to put it all in there a measure.
maybe someone with this setup will chime in, but there are threads with stock DL lengths you could pick from.
maybe someone with this setup will chime in, but there are threads with stock DL lengths you could pick from.
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http://www.google.com/search?q=Spice...w=1366&bih=665http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p998...d_8.8_inc.html
http://www.drivetrainamerica.com/p-5...e-ford-88.aspx
http://www.alljeep.com/oscommerce/pr...ucts_id=167208
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...Code=IR-SF88FA
You can also use one off of a ford range from what I have read, it had the same flange pattern with the smaller 1310 joint.
Thank you...by no means did I mean to thread jack...just was in the same boat, and figured we may both benifit from the info, thanks for the link gorilla.Originally Posted by Gorillaxj
Lots of places have them as its a spicer part (Spicer# 2-2-1379)http://www.google.com/search?q=Spice...w=1366&bih=665http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com/p998...d_8.8_inc.html
http://www.drivetrainamerica.com/p-5...e-ford-88.aspx
http://www.alljeep.com/oscommerce/pr...ucts_id=167208
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...Code=IR-SF88FA
You can also use one off of a ford range from what I have read, it had the same flange pattern with the smaller 1310 joint.
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I helped my friend do the swap, and he was able to retain his driveshaft, so it didnt have to be lengthened or shortened. I just dont know the exact length of it
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You can pull a yoke from a ranger with an 8.8 from the junkyard and use that Also. I think it was like 4-7 dollars. I did that and got a front shaft for like 22 dollars tax included from my local yard
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And to answer your other question, a stock XJ automatic front shaft should** work with that height.. I needed a v8 zj front shaft for mine but I was at 6in.+. Measure from center of fixed yoke to rear axle to know for sure what you'll need
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sye install also. rear wont work anymore sillyOriginally Posted by Jarrett
I was able to keep my same rear shaft with 4.5" of lift.