Kris smith

Ok so jeep I question is a88 2 door Laredo. 4.0 had the ba and the np231 I just did the ax 15 swappy poo and a new 231 with a aa sye. I had to cut out the old t case drop that was welded in for the location of the ba that was a pain. But alas it's all done oiled up and all. Go to fit my front shaft in the rear and it's too short by 2 inches at full extension. I had this's issue when I did my 8.25 swap with the shaft being too long by 3 inches. No big deal measured yoke to yoke at ride height. Went to the scrap yard found one that measured close to what I need while installed from a 98 4.0 auto with 231 got home installed it I forgot to grab the rear hold downs and I only have one with me the others are at my shop. But I noticed that I am fully extended at ride height and wanted to know if it is safe to drive like this. I currently don't have 4wd that works as I need to match the front gears to the rear and get rid of the vac axle. And I won't be wheeling much in 2wd and should I have a custom shaft made or have this one lengthens ?

98cherokee531

I'm sure getting it lengthened would be simple enough but you may be able to find a used one off a grand cherokee that is a bit longer? And it may cost less in the long run

freegdr

Why not get a longer one just return this one ? Im running a 52099260 on 11 inch lift some things wrong with shaft length you have........http://www.myjeepxj.com/useful-infor...aft-infomation

Kris smith

This shaft I have is about 33" from end to end and it's like that installed. It's the longest stock shaft I could find. I guess I can find a truck that runs a Cardin joint with the same u joints that's longer maybe. Or just have these lengthened.

Kris smith

Oh and it dives fine.

salad

Nope I wouldn't run that at all. There is very little spline engagement under that seal. Go get a front DS from a ZJ like freegdr suggested, you need one that has a 33" running length. There's supposed to be 1.5" travel before the splines even show.

sweeper

Look at the tatton drive shafts on ebay. I run them and Im very happy with them. For about 260 bucks you get all new. I bought a couple from the yard first but after a month or so they all needed to be rebuilt. I would say save the head ache and buy all new and forget about it.

jamiemac

The 4X4 dodge dakota around a 99 or 98, has a front shaft that is half way between the length of an XJ frt shaft, and a ZJ frt shaft. I'm running one.

SteveMongr

X2 for Tatton's Driveline. About $225 new, delivered.

Otherwise;
XJ 89/01 4.0 Automatic 30.660 inches
XJ 89/01 4.0 Manual 29.250 inches

ZJ 1993 4.0 Automatic 30.530"
ZJ 93/95 5.2 Automatic 32.870" w/o CV
ZJ 94/95 5.2 A500 30.625" w/o CV
ZJ 94/95 4.0 A500 w/o CV
ZJ 93/96 4.0 Manual
ZJ 93/96 4.0, 5.2 31.875 w/ 231, 242
ZJ 93/95 4.0 Manual 30.000 w/231
ZJ 93/96 5.2 33.000 w/ 231
ZJ 96/98 5.2, 5.9 31.250 w/ 249 & Model 30
ZJ 1996 5.2 Automatic 32.875 w/ 249 & Model 30
ZJ 96/98 4.0 33.000 w/ 242
ZJ 96/97 4.0 Automatic 31.250
ZJ 1996 5.2 Automatic 30.750 w/ 249 & Model 30
ZJ 96/98 4.0 33.500 w/ 249

WJ 99/00 4.0 34.625 52099497AD
WJ 99/00 4.7 33.250 52099498AD
WJ 01/04 4.0 34.625 52105884AA *
WJ 02/04 4.7 32.000 CV 52853500AB *

Kris smith

From that chart I need a front shaft from a grand wj4.0

Kris smith

Salad this one had 33" of run length while installed in the 98 at the yard that's why I got it. I'm looking at some of the higher end salvage yards for a what shaft

sweeper

My 2000 xj with an auto transmission and A 231transfer. Both Measure 33"center to center on the joints at ride height with a 4-1/2" lift. I used a stock front in my rear for quite awhile with no problems.

Kris smith

I called a few yards they had one but want 150 for it. I can have my fixed for that

SteveMongr

I have good luck with e-bay for used shafts. $60- $100 shipped.

freegdr

Collapsed or extended length ? Whats the measurement from center to center on yours sitting at ride height ?