bpatto10
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- knoxville, tn
Hello, I have a 1996 XJ wuth 8.25 axle and 231J transfer case. After putting in Dorman heavy duty springs, my rear has an unintended 2" lift. I had to have the rear axle shimmed to align the pinion angle and transfer case angles.
The guy who did the work was concerned about the amount of spline engagement on the slip yoke. I took off the boot and driveshaft and measured 3" of spline lenghth, and 2" of spline coverage with the driveshaft installed, leaving 1" of splines showing bare.
I have read on various forums that switching in a Dana 35 driveshaft will give you and extra inch over the 8.25 driveshaft, which is a feasible option if needed.
What is the typical spline coverage for a stock XJ? Is 2" adequate or should I try to get all 3" covered?
Thanks in advance
The guy who did the work was concerned about the amount of spline engagement on the slip yoke. I took off the boot and driveshaft and measured 3" of spline lenghth, and 2" of spline coverage with the driveshaft installed, leaving 1" of splines showing bare.
I have read on various forums that switching in a Dana 35 driveshaft will give you and extra inch over the 8.25 driveshaft, which is a feasible option if needed.
What is the typical spline coverage for a stock XJ? Is 2" adequate or should I try to get all 3" covered?
Thanks in advance