Driveshaft Length

Kittrell · Feb 4, 2005

Forgive my ignorance on this, but I don't think I have ever seen it covered and I DID search. I am ordering a AA SYE and TW DS. You have to give a driveshaft length to order the kit obviously. Well since I am ordering them together I can't very well go out and take a measurement as the sye hasn't shipped yet............... :laugh3:

So is there a way to figure out what length I need based on that it's for a XJ with a np231 and 8.25 with 5" - 6" of lift??????

LouisianaZJ · Feb 4, 2005

install sye, measure then tell them what size shaft you need

Kittrell · Feb 4, 2005

I'm gonna pretend you didn't just type that.........

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LouisianaZJ · Feb 4, 2005

ok and im not going to give out bad information. the best way is to measure it once all the junk is together.
you can get an estimate of the length by measuring from where approximately where the new yoke will be and the yoke w/ the pinion rotated. like i said only an estimate. and if you want to chance a $200 d/s go for it

Kittrell · Feb 5, 2005

I wasn't asking you to give out bad info. But the SYE and DS are coming together so I would like to know how you want me to pull that one off. Every XJ with a np231 and 8.25 should have the same stock measurement. So I figured there would be a way to add the number of inches you will gain from the sye as well as the amount of lift............... :lecture:

I am obviously not the first person to order this combo, so how did you guys figure out your length??

MaXJohnson · Feb 5, 2005

If you're getting the SYE from Tom, I'd think you could measure the current setup (yoke to output shaft or what ever Tom's recommended method is) and Tom should know how much the SYE changes the length compared to stock slip yoke.

MontanaXJ · Feb 5, 2005

Tom can tell you how to measure. For mine from High Angle, Jesse had me measure from the t-case surface to the axle yoke.

Goatman · Feb 5, 2005

They will tell you exactly how to measure..........ask them, not us. MANY, MANY of us have done what you are about to do and got our driveline at the same time, and we followed their directions. I wouldn't take anyone's advice here and risk getting the wrong length shaft, if you follow their directions they will be responsible.

Kittrell · Feb 5, 2005

Thanks rich, i'll give them a call.......... :repair:

BillR · Feb 5, 2005

LouisianaZJ said:
install sye, measure then tell them what size shaft you need

wow, that sounds familar... :laugh3:

Static-XJ · Feb 5, 2005

I measured as Tom told me. But I had the added variable of swappin in my 9" at the same time...ended up with a driveshaft that was too short. Tom was great and didn't charge for the lengthening and balance. Spent a week with front wheel drive.

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