Hey there, this is YODA :flipoff2: !!

If I put front Waggy 44 under my TJ, can I put my front driveshaft (same lenght, D30) in w/ no problem or do I need to re-lenght front driveshaft by a shop?

Thanks!
YEOWW!!
TJ, RE LA 5.5", 35"MTR.

Jake,
At 5.5" of lift if you are still using the stock shaft it might work. If you have had your front shaft lengthened you will now probably need to have it shortened.
Again, try it 1st.
HTH,
Cord

Yup, The only way to know is to give it a shot. It might work. my reaer CV shaft worked when I swapped my D35 out for an 8.8, but I wouldn't have known it if I hadnt tried.
Scott

Hey Jake,

I just swapped in a Front D44 from a '81 Waggy into my 99 TJ.
I currently have 7" of suspension lift (and a 1" BL).
The stock TJ front driveshaft bolted right up to the Waggy 44.
No modifications needed, no problems!

Yours should do the same!

Good Luck,

Joe

Originally posted by J. Hard
Hey Jake,
I currently have 7" of suspension lift (and a 1" BL).
Joe

Not to be a dick but, WTF does your body lift have to do with things?:flipoff2:

Give it a shot Jake

Jake, i know your not planning to install the front axle till spring but even if it does technically bolt up you wanna make sure you have ample travel in the slip yoke in both directions.

Yeah, I know it's no coil boinger, but I put the same axle in my YJ with a shackle reversal that moved the axle forward 1" The added pinion length of the Dana 44 allowed me to use my stock front shaft, but I quickly discovered that it did not have enough travel....

http://thunderbayoffroaders.rockcrawler.com/images/rkprt30.jpg

It was both too short and too long, it would pull out just picking the Jeep up on the hoist, and if there was any weight bias to the front, it could not be re-installed without lifting the front of the Jeep. After it came off and I beat it back together three times in one day I had a long travel (24" slip) built and haven't touched it since.

Originally posted by YEOW!
Hey there, this is YODA :flipoff2: !!

If I put front Waggy 44 under my TJ, can I put my front driveshaft (same lenght, D30) in w/ no problem or do I need to re-lenght front driveshaft by a shop?

Thanks!
YEOWW!!
TJ, RE LA 5.5", 35"MTR.

:flipoff2: You have to be kidding. :flipoff2: WHat a stupid A$$ question.

Get out the fawkin' tape measure you lame :flipoff2:

Originally posted by dncswrk
Get out the fawkin' tape measure you lame :flipoff2:

He doesn't have it in yet......toolbox :flipoff2:

shackle reversal

SRS's more than double the travel required of a driveshaft. this doens't apply to TJ's. but the point is well taken that you better flex your suspension all the way just to be on the safe side.

:rolleyes: :shaking: This forum is getting VERY soft :(

Yeah, well it can't stay hard 24-7, starts to hurt a little, sooner or later you have to "knock it down"

Besides, it's been so slow around here that all that's left to do is keep a couple lame threads alive and hope for some new action to come around. It's either that, or go jerk off in Chit Chat.

BRING ON THE TECH!!!

Originally posted by Keith Strong
:rolleyes: :shaking: This forum is getting VERY soft :(

too many ju transvestites

:) Ohh i m soo scared LOL ;) :flipoff2: !!!

YEOW!

Originally posted by YEOW!
:) Ohh i m soo scared LOL ;) :flipoff2: !!!

YEOW!

:rainbow:

Originally posted by Keith Strong
:rolleyes: :shaking: This forum is getting VERY soft :(

No kidding :rolleyes:

So let me get this straight.

1) You don't know if you're going to do it
2) You don't have the front axle


Why the fawk do you care about reusing your stock driveshaft if you don't have thee axle and it's not sitting under your jeep yet :confused: Come on guys, this is some seriously LAME shit. he could at least PUT IT IN FIRST :eek: before asking this kind of crap.

Next thing you know he'll be asking.... "IF I was to swap a Waggy 44 into my TJ and reuse the sock driveshaft, can i reuse the stock gears also?"


:flipoff2: :flipoff2: :flipoff2:

No shit, pointless fing question. :flipoff2: If you are looking to save money, this is not where to do it. Having a driveshaft retubed is what like a $100 at most. Hell the axle swap, could cost you over $1000 if you need to regear, and add a locker. Why the fuck would you try to reuse a stock TJ driveshaft anyways. WEAK. This is a perfect excuse to put in a decent driveshaft with some wall thickness and longer slip. Here is your answer, don't even try, call Jess for a better new one instead.

Nice smack Newbie ;) :flipoff2:

LA LA LA LA :flipoff2: !!! Hehehe Boy i love this board :D !!!

Yeah heck I m aware of cost to spend $, dont worry :) !

I just want to bug you :D !

I do have front 44 Waggy, i m gonna clean it up first then startin build it :) ! Cant wait :) !!

Bigdude,
I will e mail you and ask you if i can re-use my stock waggy gear :flipoff2: :) J/K !!

Thanks!
YEOW!

You are a :rainbow: warrior. :rolleyes: :yawn: