Front drive shaft too short
09-16-2018, 01:03 AM
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee(SJ)
Front drive shaft too short
Hey how it going .i put in a junkyard Dana 30 and I have 4.5 inch rc lift with control arms .and a once inch spacer.i Can’t get the front drive shaft to bolt up its to long now the slip yoke is all the way in any one know why ? Thanks
09-16-2018, 09:32 AM
#2
Beach Bum
Will help if we know what year vehicle you are working with.
09-16-2018, 01:01 PM
#5
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 622
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes
on
7 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)
Engine: 5.2
You haven't given us any info on your vehicle at all. 00-01 had lp axles and older had hp.
XJs did not come with CV axles that was a GC thing.
XJs did not come with CV axles that was a GC thing.
09-16-2018, 02:34 PM
#7
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2017
Location: Calgary, AB
Posts: 622
Likes: 0
Received 9 Likes
on
7 Posts
Year: 1998
Model: Grand Cherokee (ZJ)
Engine: 5.2
Well with the lift you have and a lp 30 you might be looking for a different shaft.
I had to get creative with my GC for a rear ds
I had to get creative with my GC for a rear ds
Trending Topics
09-16-2018, 05:12 PM
#8
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Newport News, VA
Posts: 1,242
Likes: 0
Received 38 Likes
on
37 Posts
Year: 96 & 88 4 dr Cherokees
Looking at the control arm angle, it looks like the axle is hanging, and not supporting the vehicle weight.
If you put the weight on it, it should work fine because it will move up and forward, effectively lengthening the shaft.
If you put the weight on it, it should work fine because it will move up and forward, effectively lengthening the shaft.
09-16-2018, 05:27 PM
#9
CF Veteran
That's a low pinion Dana 30, the 97 Cherokees had the high pinion Dana 30 with u-joints, the Grand Cherokees had the low pinion with CV shafts.
09-16-2018, 09:16 PM
#11
CF Veteran
Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Newport News, VA
Posts: 1,242
Likes: 0
Received 38 Likes
on
37 Posts
Year: 96 & 88 4 dr Cherokees
Don't need to drop it, just raise the axle up until it is starting to lift the frame......I don't think the HP vs LP is your issue, as the LP d/s would be longer.....but you have an LP housing.
09-17-2018, 03:52 PM
#12
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2018
Posts: 51
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Model: Cherokee(SJ)
I tried jacking it up and nothing I measured the whole axle and the new axle I put in is about a inch and a half longer than the old one can I cut this drive shaft down or do I need a new one
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Larsen91
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
3
07-22-2017 04:42 AM
TJ Conroy
Modified Grand Cherokee Tech. All ZJ,WJ & WK aftermarket tech goes here
6
10-18-2016 03:19 PM
Elexwiz
Stock XJ Cherokee Tech. All XJ Non-modified/stock questions go here
17
05-09-2012 09:47 AM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)