2000 XJ
4.5 RC lift
117,000 mi
1" TC drop.
Splines on slip joint seem worn out/little sloppy.
Would a front shaft from LP/pre 2000 work?

Havent found reasonable place near Flint that will replace just slip joint.
Plus, joint seems extended a bit much

 

I am almost positive that they are the same length (99% sure). The base part number did not change in 2000, but they did put an AA at the end of it, so it might have changed a little.

It's not really feasible to repair them. The two halves are balanced as a pair, so if you change one you have to pay for a rebalance too, at which point it would be the same price buying new.

 

Look for a set of Yukon chromoly on Amazon

 

Custom made driveshaft's are not that expensive once you upgrade the old joints with new larger ones in an old one compared to the price of a new shaft.

 

I went through a couple of Junkyard driveshafts and finally got smart and bought (2) Tatton Driveshafts for a little over $400 shipped, wouldn't do it any other way again.

Order a Tom Woods, Tatton, Adams driveshaft and don't look back.

Tatton,

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-JEEP-131...aarufw&vxp=mtr

 

Most big diesel shops can make driveshafts,A local one for me has made me a few for 350 bucks each.

 

I just reread your post missed it the first time 4 1/2" of lift and no SYE??? Can tell you first hand that's a big mistake using a TC drop kit, expect problems. I would not have a new driveshaft built for that right away for sure, as you will another one when the SYE goes in.

 

Aware of issues that can come from TC drop. This is on my son's rig, so .......

Might have posted question a bit different.

Are there any bolt on J.Y. shafts that are a hair (1-2") longer?

Only access I currently have is public library

 

go on ebay and check with adams driveshaft

 

you can also get away from the t-case drop by running a manual shift crossmember with an auto trans it will give you 1" of drop without putting it on spacers

 

Tatton driveshafts