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bigsquat · 12-18-2008, 10:12 PM

my front ds is a little short and has to be extended. I have a 92 yj with 6" sua lift. I was wondering if i can use a xj shaft with a cv joint. instead of just lengthening mine. I would have to change the tc yoke. I wouldn't be able to point the yoke at the tc like i did in the rear, because of the caster change. So i was wondering if it would work if it wasn't perfectly set up. Or should i just extend the old stock one? i get a lot of vibes right now.

astjp2 · 12-18-2008, 10:43 PM

2 words, TOM WOODS

bigsquat · 12-18-2008, 11:06 PM

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Originally Posted by astjp2

2 words, TOM WOODS

does that mean the xj shaft wont work?
i already have a spare xj shaft and i looked at he tomwoods=$350.
Since im running an xj in the rear ,i thought that it would be stout enough for the front.
im kinda on a budget.
i run 33" tires , stock front shafts with just a napa gold u joint.

charlieboyd65 · 12-19-2008, 10:40 AM

If you want to run a CV, your pinion angle should be about 1-2* below the the line from T/C output to pinion yoke. So unless you rotate your pinion up, I'm not too sure about running the CV. Cutting and turning knuckles is really not that hard though if you have a decent welder. If you do not want to rotate the axle, then I would stick with a normal driveshaft. Maybe use a cherokee rear shaft, or something that is around the same length or longer (to cut down) that is non CV. But, technically, on a CV setup the pinion should be very close to the line between TC and yoke.

Charlie

bardenk1 · 12-19-2008, 05:46 PM

search driveshaft 101. if the u joints and yokes line up run it but you are going to have to re-tube the shaft. its very easy and can be done in about an hour or two. plus you'll save 250 plus for a custom drive shaft. just search

bigsquat · 12-20-2008, 01:26 AM

thank you for the replies, are you saying to resize it myself? i'm a good welder but my front ds always spins. i wouldnt be able to balance it myself. how maney degrees can a cv ds be off and not wear to fast?

rockrknockr · 12-20-2008, 03:11 AM

you already have it and you say it will fit (length). try it and see if that also gets rid of the vibes. save old one for spare just in case the CV doesn't work out and/or snaps.

Alfred W. · 12-20-2008, 10:46 PM

The 1994 Cherokee sport I got the engine trans transfer case and drive shafts out of had the CV shaft in the front a slip yolk in the rear.

Have the driveshaft professionally balanced its less than $50

rockrknockr · 12-21-2008, 04:40 AM

^ and a rotting uni-body

12-18-2008, 10:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
bigsquat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 117733 Location: placerville, ca Posts: 173	dana 30 cv driveshaft my front ds is a little short and has to be extended. I have a 92 yj with 6" sua lift. I was wondering if i can use a xj shaft with a cv joint. instead of just lengthening mine. I would have to change the tc yoke. I wouldn't be able to point the yoke at the tc like i did in the rear, because of the caster change. So i was wondering if it would work if it wasn't perfectly set up. Or should i just extend the old stock one? i get a lot of vibes right now.

12-19-2008, 10:40 AM	#4 (permalink)
charlieboyd65 Wheeler Join Date: May 2004 Member # 31211 Location: Durango, CO Posts: 442	If you want to run a CV, your pinion angle should be about 1-2* below the the line from T/C output to pinion yoke. So unless you rotate your pinion up, I'm not too sure about running the CV. Cutting and turning knuckles is really not that hard though if you have a decent welder. If you do not want to rotate the axle, then I would stick with a normal driveshaft. Maybe use a cherokee rear shaft, or something that is around the same length or longer (to cut down) that is non CV. But, technically, on a CV setup the pinion should be very close to the line between TC and yoke. Charlie __________________ 79 CJ-5, D44/9", 4 link F&R, 37's...and such. Disclaimer: My useless ramblings should in no way be taken as fact, and I will not be held liable for any carnage inflicted because of said ramblings.

12-19-2008, 05:46 PM	#5 (permalink)
bardenk1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Member # 93306 Location: new jersey Posts: 760	search driveshaft 101. if the u joints and yokes line up run it but you are going to have to re-tube the shaft. its very easy and can be done in about an hour or two. plus you'll save 250 plus for a custom drive shaft. just search __________________ [COLOR="Red"]BUY MY JEEP $7000 OBO:[/COLOR][url]http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=754738&highlight=cheep+jeep[/url]

12-20-2008, 10:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
Alfred W. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Member # 59753 Posts: 1,300	The 1994 Cherokee sport I got the engine trans transfer case and drive shafts out of had the CV shaft in the front a slip yolk in the rear. Have the driveshaft professionally balanced its less than $50 __________________ [QUOTE=ChevyGal;9752200]I personally think it's cool Janet Reno likes to wheel. :)[/QUOTE]

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12-18-2008, 10:43 PM	#2 (permalink)
astjp2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 119189 Location: Alaska and Utah Posts: 344	2 words, TOM WOODS

12-20-2008, 01:26 AM	#6 (permalink)
bigsquat Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Member # 117733 Location: placerville, ca Posts: 173	thank you for the replies, are you saying to resize it myself? i'm a good welder but my front ds always spins. i wouldnt be able to balance it myself. how maney degrees can a cv ds be off and not wear to fast?

12-20-2008, 03:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
rockrknockr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 90393 Location: tucson Posts: 1,478	you already have it and you say it will fit (length). try it and see if that also gets rid of the vibes. save old one for spare just in case the CV doesn't work out and/or snaps.

12-21-2008, 04:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
rockrknockr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Member # 90393 Location: tucson Posts: 1,478	^ and a rotting uni-body