only to get the bigger U-joints that come with the later year axleshafts. The shaft itself won't really be that much stronger than just sliding the locking collar over permanently.
SOA is only cheap in the rear. Balancing that out with 6" up front is expensive. Is there something wrong with a good 3" lift and 31" tires?
You know for sure the gears are 3.55, yes?
how much lift? how big of tires? what engine/trans do you have?
I'm sure there are plenty of guys that would trade their bench for your buckets. :D where are you? Make sure you get a bench that has headrests. The early years did not have them.
yup, as Geo said, only the front driveshaft is affected. the front axle shafts spin regardless. Locking it up just makes it like any other Jeep since 93ish.
yeah, i'd probably start by asking at the local parts store if they know of a place that does custom lines. I doubt throwing in another 20 year old hose would be wise.