My rear drive line is bent so ive been researching what to do. Ive also cut the yokes off the 2 1/2" tube. Its 14gauge or .077. Adams extreme is .083 but has the same 2 3/8" id so im assuming i haven't accurately measured.
adams warranties against welds failing and claims no failures but ill assume there's bent dented failures
Adam's also has a 2"x.120 option but won't exceed 36" length

I donot expect .083 to support vehichle weight and my mind doesn't consider .120 much off a upgrade.

Im close to pulling the trigger on a jb super short sye. And also looking into some .25 wall dom options. Ive had good results fabbing drivelines myself and having the local driveline shop verify they are true.

I havent researched woods but assume ill find the same there

Rant over.

 

Check Tom Woods. I have two of his shafts on my XJ, and they claim you can jack up the Jeep on the driveline. After hefting them, I believe it. I bounced the front one off something hard, ruined the clamp and rubber, but the driveline was otherwise unaffected

 

Time for a skid pan ??

 

Woods only offering for us is 2x.120 i do think this is stronger than 2 1/2x .083

A skid plate is a definite option. I wonder about a 1.25 heim mounted on a crossmember at tcase and skid plate a tube cut in half bolted solid at the pinion. Dammit it has to move in and out.

 

Here's my first attempt. Free 2.5schd40 pipe. Took an hour ish with a dial indicator. Got it pretty damn straight
so far no vibration on a quick test drive around the block.




Also made this about 2" longer my axle is moved back 1".

Its a pain checking run out at transfercase and pinion but seems to be well worth the effort. I had all kinds of stuff rattling now its kinda nice to drive. Looking forward to getting it up to 65 and seeing how it holds up on the trail.