88wickedmj Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 hey guys I'm doing a 4wd swap on my 88 comanche pioneer and ive run into a problem i got the trans and transfercase from a cherokee but my drive shaft is too short i was going to use the one from the cherokee so is my stock 2wd driveshaft the right length or what if anyone knows how long i need to lengthin my chrokee driveshaft let me know please its the last thing i need to finish the swap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tbrand Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Head over to the DIY Writeups section of the forum, and there's a whole thread devoted to driveshaft length. :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddzz1 Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Best bet is to go to a driveshaft shop and have your 2wd shaft shortened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimoshel Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I build all my drive shafts with a 12 inch long heavy duty rubber hose in the middle. This not only absorbs drive line shocks, making life easier on rear end, transfer case components but can be stretched or compressed to fit various configurations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete M Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 I build all my drive shafts with a 12 inch long heavy duty rubber hose in the middle. This not only absorbs drive line shocks, making life easier on rear end, transfer case components but can be stretched or compressed to fit various configurations. :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incommando Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I use Schedule 40 PVC for tubing ( make sure it is schedule 40!!!) when making drive shafts... On a more serious note, it is a ton cheaper to have a drive shaft shortened then lengthened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1tonMJ Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 What kind of a place could do this job typically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Driver Posted November 6, 2011 Share Posted November 6, 2011 A drive line shop. Or call a couple of transmission shops and ask who they use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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