What rear driveshaft are you guys that have a SYE running?
What MFG, and where you got it, please.
Thanks.

 

I went to the junkyard and pulled a couple front driveshafts from XJ's ($35 each). Rebuilt one with new ujoints and such, and ran it. Kept the other for a spare in case I ever broke one. Ran that shaft for 2 years (4.5" lift on 35's) and about 30k road miles and countless offroad trips. Never had a problem and well less than half the price of a new Tom Woods or comparable shaft, even after rebuilding.

 

If money is a concern, definitely go with a front shaft from a yard. I ran mine that way for awhile and it was fine. Still have that for a backup.

I got a Tatton's driveshaft and it is beefier than the stock front shaft. Still about 1/2 the cost of the Woods.

If money is no object, a Woods is probably the nicest you are going to get.

 

Money is always a concern.

Hadn't heard of using a front shaft on the rear. I guess since yall have done it, there is no length issue or anything.

I owe. I owe. Its off to the junkyard I go.

 

Depends on the SYE and the type of mounting. I used the dirtboundoffroad hack-n-tap which gave me the same yoke as the front output, and since the distance to the yoke on the rear axle was pretty close, I just used another front shaft. At some point I might get a Woods or something beefy but for what I do this is plenty.

 

A stock shaft works with the IRO hack n tap also as long as the length is right. What do you have?

I want a set of these over the Tom Woods.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sour...5LsG7_RhDEQApw

 

Or talk to serious off road,Just tell him what size lift and which sye you have.He has new driveshafts in any size needed.

 

I currently have a 3" lift on 31s, but am getting my 2015 list together because I am wanting to go with a 4.5" lift on 33s.

I do light trail riding and don't drive it hard. I know my limitations and try to stay within the limits of the cheaper parts I use. But I still have a TON of FUN.

My budget is small so I can't get anything fancy. I think a hack n tap and front CV shaft on the rear is the route I will be taking.

Thanks you guys

 

I also have the IRO Hack n Tap setup with a front DS. Haven't had a single problem with it. Make sure you buy the jig that they sell. It will make your life a lot easier. An added benefit is that both of your DSs will be the same... Meaning you can carry only one spare and cover both.

 

Oh btw, I'm at 4.5" on 33s and planning to go 35s next time I need tires.

 

That is a good point about only needing one spare. thanks for the tip.

will you be needing more lift with 35s?

 

Actually no because I'm installing notch customs flares. Tons of clearance.

 

I'm running a Dave's Custom driveshaft a seller on eBay he builds them for XJ's. I'm at 4 1/2" of lift also and mine cost $199, he does nice work and quick delivery.

 

thats a good price, i just had a stock front lengthened for around 150, but it still has old u-joints etc....

 

I really like those Notch Custom's flares. Almost gives it that wide fender, prerunner look.