drive shaft question... need opinion/guideance

[xjintx]

just swapped out my D35 with a D44 from an XJ. The builder of the axle gave me what I think was the donor shaft. It is not even close as to fitting... too short.

so I just kept the current shaft... but I only have about 1/2 " of compression. Will this work or do i need to get it shortened?

I have a trip to MOAB coming up and need to be sure.

THANKS!!!

 

[eflores]

run a stock front shaft???

 

[xjintx]

Would I need a SYE to do that or just a stock shaft?

 

[eflores]

oh....my mistake i figured if you have an xj d44 youd have gotten a SYE at some point....those there are serious parts yano

 

[wheelinscott]

getting it shortened shouldnt cost too much....

 

[xjintx]

I agree on getting it shortened... but here in waco I can't find a shop/place to do it. Secondly how do i know how short ? What is the proper way to measure for correct length?

 

[xjintx]

Found a local shop to do it Now just need specifics on how / what to measure for correct cut.

Am I assuming all the other d35-d44 conversions the owner has SYE?

I only have 3" lift... did not think i required it

 

[eflores]

sye with no lift is the way to go....wait till you loose a rear shaft and cant drive home

 

[ROBZ95Xj]

Found a local shop to do it Now just need specifics on how / what to measure for correct cut.

Am I assuming all the other d35-d44 conversions the owner has SYE?

I only have 3" lift... did not think i required it

i swapped in a d44 at 2" of lift and kept the d35 drive shaft, never had any issues, ive ran d35 shafts with 8.25's also without issues, gives you a lil better angles and more engegment of the slipyoke

 

[bdiamond]

I used my D35 shaft too when I put in my 44. I think if it hadn't fit I would have gotten a SYE and a front shaft rather than throwing comparable money at having the existing one shortened. I think I paid $150 to have one shortened/rebalanced here 10 years ago. Not sure how much its gone up since then...

 

[eflores]

I used my D35 shaft too when I put in my 44. I think if it hadn't fit I would have gotten a SYE and a front shaft rather than throwing comparable money at having the existing one shortened. I think I paid $150 to have one shortened/rebalanced here 10 years ago. Not sure how much its gone up since then...

hell ask wren...he just had one done

 

[xjintx]

$200 to have shortened here in Waco only 2 places that can / will do it.

Now the dilema... I want a SYE for $200ish but don't really have time

Planning on trailering to Moab on the 21st.

Some are saying I'm OK with stock and the D44 others say no... I am not sure how to proceed on open road it seems fine but I know I could destoy a lot if too long :confused1

 

[Mosephus]

You should be ok Roger, if anything get a hack in tap SYE for the time being and a front Driveshaft. I didn't have an SYE and went to Katemcy often. If the truck starts binding up just back out of it.

 

[lil_red_wagon]

post a pic of the slip yoke in the tc. also do you have a tc drop or anything? if yuou do take it out and run the longer shaft.

 

[xjintx]

I can post pic this evening...

No drop or anything... 3"lift with drooping leafs

I probaly will go with a SYE and new driveshat combo but not until I get back from Moab. Just want to try and be as safe as possible in the interim. I'm trailering to Moab but that's no excuse for deliberately busting something.

 

[xjintx]

While doing this upgrade I am changing fluids.

transfer case... what is capacity (looked in haynes and can't find)

Should I use ATF like recommended or use gear oil? If gear oil... synthetic?

 

[wheelinscott]

you could get a longer slip yoke as well for the time being i think they are around $40