I have a 1988 manual Jeep Cherokee XJ with Dana 44 axles and a motor and transmission swap off a 96’ Cherokee. I need to get a front drive shaft and I stupidly purchased a 88’ drive shaft which is too long. I assume do to the motor and transmission swap. Also to note I am on a 4.5 inch lift and have a transfer case drop. Any ideas on what front drive shaft will fit?
Front Driveshaft
- Thread starter Lmourton
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- Minneapolis, MN
You will need to measure to determine what fits.
My local drive-line shop will shorten and balance a drive shaft for $75
This Dana Spicer catalog documents driveshaft lengths for all years and drive-line variations of XJ.
My local drive-line shop will shorten and balance a drive shaft for $75
This Dana Spicer catalog documents driveshaft lengths for all years and drive-line variations of XJ.
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- In a strange land
Too long is the right side of the problem. Too short and you would need to have it re-tubed. That would cost more.
Tim's advice is the way to go. Look up how to measure, make sure you have the right style and size of U-joint to connect at each end, get good measurements and then have a shop make it the right length.
Tim's advice is the way to go. Look up how to measure, make sure you have the right style and size of U-joint to connect at each end, get good measurements and then have a shop make it the right length.