[FlexCJ5]

Been building a 2k TJ from the ground up for the last 3 months. Took it down to the frame and body and started from there.... Going Dana 60s F&R linked with stretched wheelbase, TF999, np231 w/sye, full cage, hydro steer, 39.5 Iroks, H1 wheels, etc. Finally got most of it together but am running into problems with the front suspension/driveline. It looks like the D-shaft will have to be exceptionally small diameter to clear the tranny?? Anyone else messed with this? Also trying to build a wishbone 3 link for the front and running into clearance issues with oil pan and rad, trying to stay with 5.5" RE springs. Just lookin for some ideas and search keeps timin out so...

 

[LUVMYTJ]

How far did you narrow the front down? When the I did mine it was just under 64" and it was close in the front DS department as far as the exaust and tranny. My DS ended up being directly under the exaust.

 

[35xj]

I ended up having very little space in mine with the 999. I did move the motor back 7" though. Ended up using a cherokee front shaft and having it lengthened. its really small dia and has a cv. Pics?

 

[wlsmoku]

not sure if this will help or not, but:
http://www.piratemotorsports.net/collin/collin.htm

 

[Neal'88yj]

We have used a carrier bearing to move the drive shaft far enough to the side to clear the tranny. It works pretty well espescially if your legthening you wheel base.

 

[84 Sheepdog]

This might help:
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/showthread.php?t=315483&highlight=60+FRONT

 

[FlexCJ5]

thanks guys. We are keepin it full width, it will be low and wide. Any pics of the suspension/dshaft would be appreciated. Ill post pics of the build soon.

 

[P&T Jeeps]

is your front end centered? w/ full width's you should have much of a problem...

 

[FlexCJ5]

it certainly seems centered, thats why im kinda stumped on the clearance issue, i wondering if i need to go a little taller on the springs but really dont want to

 

[rockwells]

a PTO shaft from tractor supply company should be small enough in diameter to give you the clearance and unless you got big block torque i hardly think you will have breakage issues,


keep your wheels spinnin and beavers grinnin folks



91 wrangler rockwells, small block ford, np435, np205 front and rear steer, stretched wheel base :flipoff2:

 

[NastyNate]

I had the same problem on my YJ with an auto and D300. Ended up having Tom Woods hook me up with a two piece shaft with carrier bearing. It seemed to work pretty well. Not a cheap option though.