ruger81
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- Battle Ground WA
I just swapped this dana 44 into my 92. Xj stock auto front drive shaft
It has about 5/8 to 3/4 before its collapsed all the way
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Is this too long
- Thread starter ruger81
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I just swapped this dana 44 into my 92. Xj stock auto front drive shaft
It has about 5/8 to 3/4 before its collapsed all the way
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Lowrange2
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Abbeville, SC
Id say it was too long... I have 2" there. It'll be fine on compression but droop it could collapse all the way and cause problems...
xcm
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Southern Oregon
assuming thats ride height with weight on the springs.... looks too long to me.
CharlesS
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- Location
- Quezon Province, Philippines
Have to agree with LowRange2; there should be at least 2" or more of the slider exposed.
ktm racer 419
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- Location
- ROW DIALIN
depends on what kind of travel you are pulling really. but in most cases that would be too short
ruger81
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Battle Ground WA
That is at ride height. My bump stops will only let the rear compress 4in when I drop the rear I have about 1/4 showing.
Dr. Jones
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Grand Junction
You might be okay, but if you're not it can cause a LOT of damage. Have you called around for prices on getting it shortened?
- Location
- Seattle, WA
I've got the same amount of slip left on mine - been running it for years without issue.
Two tests to find out if you have enough slip:
1) Jack up the body and put the frame on jackstands, then let the rear end droop as far as it can. Do you have enough slip?
2) Put the vehicle back on the ground and lift one tire until you hit the bumpstop. Do you have enough slip.
Two tests to find out if you have enough slip:
1) Jack up the body and put the frame on jackstands, then let the rear end droop as far as it can. Do you have enough slip?
2) Put the vehicle back on the ground and lift one tire until you hit the bumpstop. Do you have enough slip.
old_man
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Loveland, Colorado
It all depends on your suspension and its geometry. I run Ford radius arms that are almost the exact length of the drive shaft and my slip yoke only moves maybe a half inch. I have only about 1" clearance and it has been fine rock crawling for years.
In short, flex the suspension and see how it does. That is really the only way you are ever going to know for sure.
In short, flex the suspension and see how it does. That is really the only way you are ever going to know for sure.
