Custom Driveshaft Questions

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Feb 24, 2013 | 04:25 PM
  #1  
I installed a hack n tap when I did my 6.5'' lift and used a front XJ shaft with it. However my angle isn't the best and even with the tcase drop, its still steep. Its also out of balance too lol. I was considering a Zj shaft but was told that it might not be long enough. I suppose a custom shaft may be my only route. I hear Tom Woods is good. How much roughly might I be spending on one? I also have 4* shims that I have yet to install.



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Feb 24, 2013 | 05:37 PM
  #2  
What H&T do you have?
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Feb 24, 2013 | 05:46 PM
  #3  
Nevermind, say it in your sig.

Here ya go:
http://www.seriousoffroadproducts.co...VO-RE1811-32.5
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Feb 24, 2013 | 07:08 PM
  #4  
Why don't you install the shims before you go nuts on the new shaft?? They may improve your condition enough?
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Feb 24, 2013 | 07:15 PM
  #5  
Im running a grand cherokee fron shaft on 11.5 lift just meeasure and get correct on e....http://www.myjeepxj.com/useful-infor...aft-infomation
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Feb 24, 2013 | 07:20 PM
  #6  
Quote: Why don't you install the shims before you go nuts on the new shaft?? They may improve your condition enough?
Can they give me vibes or anything? A friend of mine is waiting to install his as well due to possibly causing issues or something.
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Feb 24, 2013 | 07:25 PM
  #7  
Shims will allow you to properly point your pinion directly at the t-case output.
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Feb 24, 2013 | 07:28 PM
  #8  
Pictures would help us help you.
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Feb 25, 2013 | 12:52 AM
  #9  
Quote: Shims will allow you to properly point your pinion directly at the t-case output.
Exactly, install those first and see where you are, then decide if you need the custom shaft.
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Feb 25, 2013 | 10:04 AM
  #10  
I'll have pics for you guys this afternoon. Sorry for posting unprepared haha. If the shims fix my issue, should I either get a new front XJ shaft or get it balanced? The weights broke off so its not balanced at all.


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Feb 25, 2013 | 04:38 PM
  #11  
Pic:
Custom Driveshaft Questions-mzmzjzs.jpg


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Feb 25, 2013 | 05:20 PM
  #12  
You dont meed a tcase drop with a HnT
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Feb 25, 2013 | 05:28 PM
  #13  
that pinion angle looks about right, get your ds balanced it will help & make sure the joints arent wore out .
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Feb 25, 2013 | 05:46 PM
  #14  
Should I still add the shims? I mean can they hurt it?


Cheers!
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Feb 25, 2013 | 05:51 PM
  #15  
Quote: that pinion angle looks about right, get your ds balanced it will help & make sure the joints arent wore out .
Idk if your blind or not. But that slip joint is totally maxed out. Therefore he would need a longer drive shaft.
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