Lift after thought

Gnat5680 · Feb 10, 2007

Ok so I have figured out that I am going with Rusty's 4.5" spring pack kit. I will need an SYE but I was wondering about the CV driveshaft. Do I have to mesure my current shaft or do I have to get another length? Where can I get it from? About how much are they?

1995 XJ country.

Thanks!

CanMan · Feb 10, 2007

You can use a front DS in the rear, if you have an Auto, and choose to go that route.

If not, call up Tom Woods, he will guide you through the process, and get you a shaft.

bcsavage · Feb 11, 2007

really? a stock auto front driveshaft works in the rear? for what range of lift?

CanMan · Feb 12, 2007

bcsavage said:
really? a stock auto front driveshaft works in the rear? for what range of lift?

Up to 5.5" lift, possibly more.

Measure first though!

dj's 2000 xj · Feb 12, 2007

Do you have the 4.5" lift yet? If not, you may not need a sye. I have 4.5" RE pack sitting at 5.5" and just dropped the tcase 1". I have a 2000 and yours may be different. Hopefully you have all the good luck and get what you need. Have fun.

WheelinJR · Feb 12, 2007

CanMan said:
If not, call up Tom Woods, he will guide you through the process, and get you a shaft.

Even better option is to have a local driveshaft place make you one. A Tom Wood's shaft is gonna cost you alot more.

CanMan · Feb 12, 2007

Jason-RJR said:
Even better option is to have a local driveshaft place make you one. A Tom Wood's shaft is gonna cost you alot more.

That may be the case, but is the local shop going to warranty it and provide great customer service, in case something happens?

I suppose you can have a shop lengthen or shorten and balance a stock front one for the rear, if needed.

Different strokes for different folks....

WheelinJR · Feb 12, 2007

CanMan said:
That may be the case, but is the local shop going to warranty it and provide great customer service, in case something happens?

I suppose you can have a shop lengthen or shorten and balance a stock front one for the rear, if needed.

Different strokes for different folks....

Well, that would depend on the shop but the ones around here would. We have Driveline Express down here, and they're a solid business.

HaleYes · Feb 12, 2007

I got my DS from Dirk at DPG Offroad. He uses a local to him DS shop to make his shafts, PowerDrive IIRC. There is nothing anywhere close to me as far as DS shops go. I'm happy with it so far. No complaints. I suggest giving him a call.
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Gnat5680 · Feb 12, 2007

I talked to my local forum and I will be doing the front drive shaft thing. I was going to go the the junkyard and pick one up. they also gave me a good link to this chart. I hope it comes in handy for someone else.

Drive shaft length chart

bcsavage · Feb 28, 2007

Ok, I know I might be a little thick headed, but does the Auto front shaft bolt right in or are there other parts needed? Lots of confusing info on this topic :S

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