YJ Axle Shaft Q

[w_howey]

I fragged my D-side axle shaft in my 88 non-disco. I had a shaft out of a 91 YJ given to me. It seems to be over-all the same dimensions,(length, spline counts).

The yokes are very thick compared to the XJ shaft yokes.

Will this shaft work?

[old_man]

Your 88 shaft is most likely a 260 ujoint while the replacement shaft is a 297 ujoint shaft. The 297 is much stronger. If the new shaft came with a unit bearing, you will have to use your old unit bearing, otherwise it is a good upgrade.

[w_howey]

Your 88 shaft is most likely a 260 ujoint while the replacement shaft is a 297 ujoint shaft. The 297 is much stronger. If the new shaft came with a unit bearing, you will have to use your old unit bearing, otherwise it is a good upgrade.


The shaft was pulled from a parts axle by a guy in my jeep club, to get me on the road again, but I didn't want to use it until I got some more info. He wasn't sure if it was the same dimensions, and I had no idea.


Thank you a ton!