THare22

Hello all!
So I have completely confused myself and need straight froward answers...
I am installing a Hack n tap SYE ( anyone suggest where to get a good one?) and will use either a zj or xj front DS. With that said what else do I need? Is there anything I need for the DS so that the connections are compatible? Help me out here thanks!

Rere1992

A hack n tap is just cuttin the output shaft, drilling and tapping it, and bolting a yoke so there really isn't a difference in most h'n't kits. Once you have that yoke on there, just get an xj front driveshaft and keep the bolts and straps you used for the old shaft to connect to the axle. Some say over a 6.5" lift, an xj front shaft is too short but if your shorter, you'll be fine

THare22

Ok for some reason I didn't envision it being bolt on to the new yoke. Sounds good thanks.

Rere1992

Yep, same yoke as the front for the front ds. The kit should come with bolts for you to bolt on the shaft to it

THare22

Any suggestions on a good kit? Cheaper the better? Or should I just spend the money here?

travis123321

A lot of people like the iron rock offroad kit, what transfer case do you have

Xj88

If you order through dirt bound you still get the iro hnt lol. Only people that make em are rubicon express and iro..just get the iro. If you need the seal I will run you about 140

THare22

I've got the 231 I believe. 1999 4.0

As far as drive shafts go from the jy what are my options? Can I take from a d35? I have an 8.25 or do I need to be sure it's from an 8.25?

mr white

The IRO HNT can come with a DS if you want it to.
If you have a 5spd, you'll probably need a longer one though, a grand cherokee front shaft, from certain years. The information on the lengths is on the inninets somewhere.

freegdr

Measure from center to center where u joints bolt up after hack and tap .Then pick drive shaft from list that flts allowin a couple of inchs for travel.The ones on list are with ds pushed all the way in . If your measure ments 28.5 for example use a 25 inch ds .....http://www.myjeepxj.com/useful-infor...aft-infomation

junkyardjeep

I'm using iro hNt. Here's my setup: 2001 4.0 auto w/231 and dana 35. Jeep has 4.5" lift. Front auto ds from xj fits fine with about 1.25" of travel left. I bought 8.25 to swap in so ill lose that 1.25" travel so I bought xj 5 speed front ds and that should do the job. Waiting on weather so I can do the swap.