: driveshaft measurement?


timritchieblue
12-03-2008, 06:33 AM
im doing a sye on a tj, i got a xj front shaft, im trying to get the measurements, do i just measure with it under load, and then under full drop?

bardenk1
12-03-2008, 08:31 AM
i measured center of yoke to center of yoke when its on level ground, and just used that measurement to figure out the center of where the slip yoke is going to line up. but most people will say it's probably better to take one on elevel ground and one with the jeeps rear axle at full drop so you get an idea of the driveshafts stroke. the first worked for me but the second is the safe way to go especially if you have a big lift kit with a decent amount of travel

timritchieblue
12-03-2008, 08:49 AM
im doing a slip yoke elim, so no slip yoke. but thats what i thought, i got 5.5" of lift, lots of drop

bardenk1
12-03-2008, 08:55 AM
i know your doing a slip yoke elminator i didnt mean slip yoke i meant the cv shaft or whatever its called lol sorry was typing fast but you got the idea. look up driveshaft 101 you could probaly make your own damn cheap. its really simple i have less than 200 in both front and rear driveshafts rear has no vibes front vibes at highway speeds

timritchieblue
12-03-2008, 09:04 AM
thanks, i have a xj front ds, and d.s. shop only charges $45 for a bal & chop

darioc
12-03-2008, 11:26 AM
thanks, i have a xj front ds, and d.s. shop only charges $45 for a bal & chop

Good to hear, going the same route. Post pics when it gets finished up...