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What size Driveshaft when adding 4.5in RI, and a new SYE?

Old 09-05-2011, 05:55 PM
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Default What size Driveshaft when adding 4.5in RI, and a new SYE?

Hello, I'm new to the 4x4 world, and it's time for an upgrade. I've done research and am going to go with a 4.5 Rubicon Express Lift. How much longer do I have to get the new one so it will match with the lift kit?(So I don't have driveline vibration and it's more off road friendly). I have a 01XJ Sport and it has the Chrysler Axle in it (or so I'm told). I will be buying the kit from Morris4x4. Thanks if you can help me out guys!
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Most guys are ok with a sye and a stock front driveshaft for the rear. It is usually the correct length and has a double cardon joint at the tcase end. Do some reSEARCHing.
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the correct way to do it is to measure after the lift and sye are installed
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cheap route would be getting a stock front driveshaft. proly get it for dirt cheap, just replace all the ujoints and go.
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they are not always the correct length. better off buying correct length driveshaft and save the stock front for a spare.
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