drive shaft question

[ownedueasy]

Ok I'm converting my 92,2.5, 5 speed 2wd to 4wd and was wondering if I'll have to cut my drive shaft or not? I think the current length is 58.5 inches long

[onlyinajeep726]

Yes, you will have to.  Swap the drivetrain and then measure the length of the drive shaft needed, take your current one to Fleetpride or another reputable shop and have them cut it down.

[Incommando]

I just went through this. The 2wd d.s. is two pieces and use a rubber sleeve between them. This makes them difficult to shorten and rebalance especially if the rubber has deteriorated. I bought a junkyard shaft with 1310 yokes for cheap and had that shortened and rebalanced.

[onlyinajeep726]

The 2wd d.s. is two pieces and use a rubber sleeve between them.

 

I was not aware of that.  Thanks for clarifying.  Do you happen to have a picture of a 2WD drive shaft?

[Strokermjcomanche]

 

 

The 2wd d.s. is two pieces and use a rubber sleeve between them.

I was not aware of that. Thanks for clarifying. Do you happen to have a picture of a 2WD drive shaft?

 

 

 

I have a 2wd shaft I can take a pic of and send it to you .

 

 

Once everything is in place measure to get your shaft length . And if you're going to put a lift on your truck put that on before you do the shaft . I had my 2wd shaft shortened with no issues . They took all that rubber crap out , balanced it and put new joints in it for @ 100 bucks .

[onlyinajeep726]

I have a 2wd shaft I can take a pic of and send it to you .

Yea, if you don't mind, that would be cool. :thumbsup:

[Incommando]

Thanks for sending him the pic. I don't have one.

[Strokermjcomanche]

No problem . Just so happens I have a spare shaft that I keep around for future projects .