upgrading the d30 shafts

I have a '91, and the left u-joint on my front D30 is shot. Since my stuff is (probably) original with 340k miles on it, it'll be easier to replace the shafts than the u-joints. I know that some of the later models have better u-joints, and that some of the TJ shafts are supposed to have them as well. What do I need to look for exactly? I don't have ABS or vac disco.

I don't want to spend a bunch of coin, since I plan to replace the whole axle in the next few months, but I do plan to give the D30 to another jeeper who is doing a 2WD to 4WD conversion on a Comanche. I'm just looking to fix the u-joints by replacing the shafts with newer (used) stuff that won't break before I do the swap.

Thanks

all 95+ have 5-297x u-joints, that's your best bet as far as I know

Thanks. Do I need to worry about ABS stuff? Also what about the TJ options, there are a lot more of those in the local club?

ehall said:

Do I need to worry about ABS stuff?

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Nope. The one shaft may have the tone ring, but it won't make any difference in the fit & function.

ehall said:

Thanks. Do I need to worry about ABS stuff? Also what about the TJ options, there are a lot more of those in the local club?

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Do you have a tone ring on your shaft, or ABS? If so you have 297 joints, easy to replace the U-Joint. Mine's a 91 and it had 297 joints, but those shafts are spares for my Alloy USA shafts now.

haha you wont be needing spares for those alloy usa's lol