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front drive shaft to rear?
- Thread starter apaz321
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WebDog
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Center City, MN
Yup. Though you might find the front shaft is too short, I hear it is hit or miss on the length.
mflueras
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Hot Springs AR
The front shaft is just right for me.
bhicks
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Forest Falls, CA
There are 2 lenght driveshafts put in the front of the XJ. The driveshaft that is connected to a 231 t-case is different then the one connected to a 242 t-case. I can't remember which one is shorter but I do know that one of them will work. I'm running a 6" lift with SYE and have a front driveshaft out back that I got at the pick-a-part. You need to take some measurements to figure out what length you need and then go look at the 2 kinds and go from there. I will be heading to the pick-a-part this week to get another spare driveshaft and I will keep an eye out for one for you. I will also figure out which is the longer option.
231 shaft is shorter then 242 shaft
bhicks
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Forest Falls, CA
Thank you for the info. Now we both know what shaft we are looking for.
CaliXJ
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Oceanside, CA
Here ya go... This should answer all your questions on Jeep DS lengths. http://www2.dana.com/pdf/J321-CV.PDF
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bhicks
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Forest Falls, CA
It seems to change every time I go. The last one I picked up was $25 but that was on a 1/2 off day then I bought another for $40 on a regular day. Someone on this site said they paid $60 at that same location. I'm not sure the reason for the fluctuation but the cost is somewhere in the $25-60 range. They often do 1/2 off on rainy days so I'm heading down this week in the rain and crossing my fingers on 1/2 off. PM me your cell number. If I find one I will call you to see if you want me to grab it for you.
Front drivelines have really small and wimpy splines. Using them to get off the trail is 'ok' but DD or extended use is not advised.
Rear specific drivelines usually have larger more significant splines that are far more up to the task of taking rear driveline abuse on and off road.
I have access to rear drivelines made for your needs at a decent price if you need me to get one for you.
Rear specific drivelines usually have larger more significant splines that are far more up to the task of taking rear driveline abuse on and off road.
I have access to rear drivelines made for your needs at a decent price if you need me to get one for you.
all i want to do really is use it for a while till i get enough money to get one from tom woods. I ordered the sye from AA and they sent it to me now after i get it installed they are sending me a TW drive shaft once i get the measurements, lift and sye are installed. so i would not mind running that front at all because then eventually it will be a spare stored in the jeep or garage.
Thanks for the info and the heads up though
Thanks for the info and the heads up though
bhicks
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- Forest Falls, CA
I wouldn't fully agree with that. I run 35's and have run most trails in JV, the Rubicon, Moab, and numerous other difficult trails with stock front driveshafts out back with little issues. I have bent a few on rocks but never snapped one. It's also nice to be able to hit the junkyard for a spare or replacement for cheap.
- Location
- Hammertown, USA
Maybe you don't wheel as hard as cracker does. Most of the trails in JV? There are like 50, I hope you have a big stack of those front drivelines handy.
I would never trust a front driveline in the rear either. I've been known to use the throttle here and there, and need to have absolute faith in my driveline.
