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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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Originally Posted by XJwonders
Because the rear driveshaft is a slip yoke type. When axle go up and down, the yoke slips in and put to compensate. When you lift the vehicle, the yoke slips out a little. And the degree of driveline is off, causing noises.
A sye eliminates that and use double cardan driveshaft which is what front one uses.
were you trying to answer me or were you just adding on and agreeing with me
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by ohio95xj

were you trying to answer me or were you just adding on and agreeing with me
I was adding on more information for when other people need more answers In case anyone else read the threads.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ohio95xj
your front driveshaft has a cv joint(which has 2 u joints) where the driveshaft connects to the t-case, and one u joint where it connects to the axle.
also, are you running an SYE? because i'm pretty sure you need one to use a front driveshaft in the rear. by the way, if you are unsure about your front shaft, google image search cherokee front driveshaft and you will see.
i have another question, why not just keep your rear shaft, why won't it work
I'm going to use a SYE when I lift it.
Pretty much what he said, the front drive shaft is a little longer than the rear so instead of paying $200 for a Tom Woods or other aftermarket shaft you can just use a front to save money
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 05:27 PM
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Front driveshaft has 3 u joints
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 05:29 PM
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Originally Posted by wmpttr125
I'm going to use a SYE when I lift it.
Pretty much what he said, the front drive shaft is a little longer than the rear so instead of paying $200 for a Tom Woods or other aftermarket shaft you can just use a front to save money
i know, i have an sye and i run a front driveshaft in the rear, but you hadn't mentioned anything about an SYE in your posts. so do you understand that there are 3 u joints in the front drive shaft. also, what SYE are you going with
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ohio95xj
i know, i have an sye and i run a front driveshaft in the rear, but you hadn't mentioned anything about an SYE in your posts. so do you understand that there are 3 u joints in the front drive shaft. also, what SYE are you going with
Yes, I got the 3 u joints figured out. I was planning on getting a hack n tap, Iron Rock has one I'm probably going to get unless someone has a better recommendation
http://www.ironrockoffroad.com/Merch...t_Code=IR-XHNT
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by glass3222
Front driveshaft has 3 u joints
Thanks for the pic! I didn't even realize that. I haven't been under my Jeep enough yet since I got it apparently
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:08 PM
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Thanks for the pic! I didn't even realize that. I haven't been under my Jeep enough yet since I got it apparently
Me either, learn something new everyday
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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Thanks for the pic! I didn't even realize that. I haven't been under my Jeep enough yet since I got it apparently
No problem. Just trying to help out. We all learn something new everyday. Part of the fun in owning and wrenching on your own vehicle.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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No problem. Just trying to help out. We all learn something new everyday. Part of the fun in owning and wrenching on your own vehicle.
Is there any specific brand of u joints that are better than others? I know people say not to cheap out on them. I was looking at Moog
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mog-269
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:42 PM
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No problem. Just trying to help out. We all learn something new everyday. Part of the fun in owning and wrenching on your own vehicle.
No doubt! I never dreamed I'd be into wrenching, being an IT guy and all. but since computers are my hobby for a living, i needed a new hobby for my off time...and now i'm getting my own garage and have a million tools i want to get, including an air compressor....one fine day!
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:46 PM
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No doubt! I never dreamed I'd be into wrenching, being an IT guy and all. but since computers are my hobby for a living, i needed a new hobby for my off time...and now i'm getting my own garage and have a million tools i want to get, including an air compressor....one fine day!
Same here, I'm starting to build up my collection of tools, a garage would be nice but I guess the driveway will do for now
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 08:30 PM
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I found a front drive shaft from an 88 XJ, will it work on my 98? I think they are the same but not positive
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 08:34 AM
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Ujoint retainer (u bolts) part number 81004. Can get them in HELP section at autozone. I think it says ford on the pack. Then just drill out the yoke and install
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 08:58 AM
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Originally Posted by wmpttr125
I found a front drive shaft from an 88 XJ, will it work on my 98? I think they are the same but not positive
As long as it's a double cardan out of an automatic 4.0 4x4 you should be good
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