TheManch
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Anywho, i had to swap my 95 np231 for a np231 out of a newer xj, 97or 98 i believe. i got the new t-case for 225 from a yard all i had to to was pull it from the tranny which ws sitting in the back after failing to install the new case myself (breaking my windshield in the process) i figured i'd have a local garage do it. I knew the t-case output was different but my driveshaft fit up so i figured i'd be all set. Well today i talked with the mechanic and he tells me the new case is longer than my old one and that my driveshaft will bottom out. I told him to go ahead with the install and i will just drive home with front wheel drive and then figure out what do with my driveshaft. I am lifted at about 2-3 inches in the back but i am not sure that the lift will take up the slack, so i have a couple of options: #1 i can go get the driveshaft out of the xj that i got the t-case from but i'm pretty sure it has a d35, will the u joints match my 8.25 rear end, option 2: get my driveshaft shortened for about $50. #3 lift my rear end a little bit more with mj shackles and maybe another leave and hope that brings the lengths back to spec. Any ideas or opinions would be much appreciated. thanks again,
Mike
Anywho, i had to swap my 95 np231 for a np231 out of a newer xj, 97or 98 i believe. i got the new t-case for 225 from a yard all i had to to was pull it from the tranny which ws sitting in the back after failing to install the new case myself (breaking my windshield in the process) i figured i'd have a local garage do it. I knew the t-case output was different but my driveshaft fit up so i figured i'd be all set. Well today i talked with the mechanic and he tells me the new case is longer than my old one and that my driveshaft will bottom out. I told him to go ahead with the install and i will just drive home with front wheel drive and then figure out what do with my driveshaft. I am lifted at about 2-3 inches in the back but i am not sure that the lift will take up the slack, so i have a couple of options: #1 i can go get the driveshaft out of the xj that i got the t-case from but i'm pretty sure it has a d35, will the u joints match my 8.25 rear end, option 2: get my driveshaft shortened for about $50. #3 lift my rear end a little bit more with mj shackles and maybe another leave and hope that brings the lengths back to spec. Any ideas or opinions would be much appreciated. thanks again,
Mike
