XJ TENN

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

gpXJ

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.

ShowMe Cherokee

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.

XJ TENN

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.

ehall

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.

XJmike0122

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

andrewmp6

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.

XJ TENN

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

t_long

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.

t_long

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

XJ TENN

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

will you be needing more lift with 35s?

t_long

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

Fred/N0AZZ

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.

mrshaft696

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

XJ TENN

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