Im about to put my lift on. And my jeep is 2wd and the drive shaft is longer then a 4wd's will i get away with out not haveing a different drive shaft. Or will i have to pick up a new one.
- thanks tyler.

 

Well, that depends.

How much of the shaft is still in the transmission?

I would certainly suggest a SYE and a custom drive shaft...

 

Tom woods

 

Most if the yoke is still in the trans before lift. Just and do you know what length i would need?

 

That's the good part about Tom Woods, they have a list of measurements on their site and they build you a custom one to fit those specs.

 

I was 4.5 inches 2wd stock shaft i did the transfer case drop just to see it i would ride better or anything no difference, never rode bad no bad vibes slight vibes always. I try with the stock shaft then change if necessary.

 

Gotcha!!

 

Only thing is, it's not cheap. It's about $500 with a $400 deposit till they get your t case parts.

 

I dont have a t case 2wd.

 

Is there a cheaper like junk yard kinda way?

 

Measure to see what length you need. Then walk the jy till you find something that'll work or is close. If it's a little long, bring it to a local driveline shop and have them cut it to size.

 

Ah yeah forgot you mentioned 2wd. But yes you can search a junkyard. How does your driveshaft attach to the transmission? I'm not familiar with those.

 

Slip yoke straight into the trans. And i hears the 2wd drive shaft is longer the a 4wd.
And ive heard of ppl usesing a front drive shaft from an xj

 

Yeah people use the front DS but the thing is that it already has a double cardan joint on it and it is has the slip yoke on the shaft... I guess if the U joints are the same size idk what would keep you from using a front shaft. Idk how that would work with the rear DS and the slip yoke coming out of the trans...

 

Idk im trying everything in my power to not have to go buy a brand new ds.