Front axle Ujoint size on '93 YJ? 260 or 297? - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

DanH · 08-23-2001, 11:34 AM

I'm going to the '87 axle on my '93 YJ...

Is the ujoint on the front axle (in the steering knuckle) on my current axle a 260 or a 297? When did they make the switch?

Thanks again!!

Dan

Bartman · 08-23-2001, 12:23 PM

The front u-joint went from 260x to 297x for the '95 YJs. All TJs have the 297x u-joint.

DanH · 08-23-2001, 12:25 PM

yeah, you're right. I called the parts store and they list the same joint for '87 and '93.

Thanks!

Voltron · 08-23-2001, 08:15 PM

Is there an easy swap to do? Like, grab the shafts out of a '95 and plunk them into my '91?

Money Bags · 08-24-2001, 06:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by wrangler40:
<STRONG>Is there an easy swap to do? Like, grab the shafts out of a '95 and plunk them into my '91?</STRONG>

Exactly, only difference would be if you have the vacuum disconnect, cant remember exactly what year that went away, I know my 90 xj had it. If you have the disconnect you have to install a seal in the axle tube to keep all of the oil from passing through and have to make a block off plate to seal the hole up.

Keith Strong · 08-24-2001, 07:52 AM

Not ALL 95's have 297's. You have to find a model with ABS brakes.

IndyCJ · 08-24-2001, 07:59 AM

KS is right!

I think I heard somewhere that that it wasn't until the 95 1/2 models (yea, go figure) had 297's regardless of ABS or not.

My buddy has a 95, with 297's, but no abs. And I believe the build date is June or July 95.

Grandpa Jeep · 08-24-2001, 09:28 AM

Is it possible to use the shafts with the 297 ujoint from a YJ, TJ or XJ in a CJ D30? I imagine they're longer and you would probably have to get them cut down and you would have to go with a different stub axle (scout?), but is there enough room in the knuckle? Does this sound like a worthwile upgrade? (PS. don't bother posting if your answer is to go d60)

[ 08-24-2001: Message edited by: Grandpa Jeep ]

Recluse · 08-24-2001, 01:56 PM

Yup!
I've got 95 YJ axles in my Comanche,and they have the 260's. w/axle disconnect takes the big holed seal.one piece axle retro-fit requires the small hole seal.

08-23-2001, 11:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
DanH Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4145 Location: Lewisville, TX, USA Posts: 90	Front axle Ujoint size on '93 YJ? 260 or 297? I'm going to the '87 axle on my '93 YJ... Is the ujoint on the front axle (in the steering knuckle) on my current axle a 260 or a 297? When did they make the switch? Thanks again!! Dan

08-23-2001, 12:23 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bartman Registered User Join Date: Jun 2001 Member # 5460 Location: Denver Colorado Posts: 7	The front u-joint went from 260x to 297x for the '95 YJs. All TJs have the 297x u-joint. __________________ '91 YJ 196,000 one owner miles '68 Series IIa (my daily driver!)

08-23-2001, 08:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
Voltron Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Member # 2858 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 307	Is there an easy swap to do? Like, grab the shafts out of a '95 and plunk them into my '91? __________________ [i]If life gives you lemons, make lemonade. If life gives you crap, don't make a beverage out of it[/i] 85 4Runner, [B]STOLEN JUNE '03[/B] 87 4Runner, 33's, 4.88's TRD e-locker rear, [b]I[/b]nexpensive[b]F[/b]ront[b]S[/b]uspension [B]STOLEN ON 10/17/04[/B]

08-24-2001, 07:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
Keith Strong Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 477 Location: The Peeplz Republik Posts: 12,257	Not ALL 95's have 297's. You have to find a model with ABS brakes. __________________ [CENTER][SIZE="5"][URL="http://www.strong-arms.com"]Strong Arms "Survival Slings" For Sale PM me for a PBB only price[/URL] [/SIZE][/CENTER]

08-24-2001, 09:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
Grandpa Jeep Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Member # 1868 Location: Peyton, CO Posts: 1,676	Is it possible to use the shafts with the 297 ujoint from a YJ, TJ or XJ in a CJ D30? I imagine they're longer and you would probably have to get them cut down and you would have to go with a different stub axle (scout?), but is there enough room in the knuckle? Does this sound like a worthwile upgrade? (PS. don't bother posting if your answer is to go d60) [ 08-24-2001: Message edited by: Grandpa Jeep ] __________________ '50 CJ-3A, SVO Turbo 2.3L, T-98, D18, Warn OD, PTO Winch, D30, FFD44, lockrites in both Jeeps, they're not just a hobby, they're a freakin adventure :D :usa:

08-23-2001, 12:25 PM	#3 (permalink)
DanH Registered User Join Date: Apr 2001 Member # 4145 Location: Lewisville, TX, USA Posts: 90	yeah, you're right. I called the parts store and they list the same joint for '87 and '93. Thanks!

08-24-2001, 07:59 AM	#7 (permalink)
IndyCJ Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3645 Location: Indiana Posts: 2,874	KS is right! I think I heard somewhere that that it wasn't until the 95 1/2 models (yea, go figure) had 297's regardless of ABS or not. My buddy has a 95, with 297's, but no abs. And I believe the build date is June or July 95.

08-24-2001, 01:56 PM	#9 (permalink)
Recluse Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3788 Location: Santa Rosa Ca. Posts: 105	Yup! I've got 95 YJ axles in my Comanche,and they have the 260's. w/axle disconnect takes the big holed seal.one piece axle retro-fit requires the small hole seal. __________________ MJ Dan

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