sinkrun Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Can a drive shaft be so rusty theres A danger of breaking. Its on a XJ it has VERY HEAVY scale compared to the one on my 89 MJ looks looks like new compared to this thing. Its not a wheeler just a driver.
Megadan Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 If it worries you that much, take it to a local driveshaft shop and get their opinion. Worst case scenario, they can build you another one for usually a fairly low price
AeroNautical Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 Yeah, wouldn't risk it. Taker her off, take it to a driveline shop and have a new one made. Retubing a driveshaft is fairly cheap, under $100 around here.
Pete M Posted May 7, 2015 Posted May 7, 2015 what you're describing is fairly common, but not usually a structural problem. but when in doubt, stab at it with a screw driver and see how solid it feels. :thumbsup:
Megadan Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 when in doubt, stab at it with a screw driver and see how solid it feels. :thumbsup: That's what she said? :brows:
sinkrun Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 Headed to the PNP Friday there $21.00 there if I can find a good one. Anyone know what years would be the same, its A 2001 XJ?
Pete M Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 avoid anything before 87. other than that, year matters not. try to find one with the same engine/trans. :thumbsup:
Strokermjcomanche Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Is there a difference between the dry output shaft with the rubber boot on the newer Xjs vs the shaft with the rear output seal on the older ones ?
AeroNautical Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 The newer transfer cases had a closed system, in which you could remove the rear driveshaft and not have it leak, letting you putt around front wheel drive if you wanted. I believe the splinage on the newer cases increased as well, you'll need a new slip yoke.
schardein Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 Headed to the PNP Friday there $21.00 there if I can find a good one. Anyone know what years would be the same, its A 2001 XJ? I have a lot of experience searching parts at pic-n-pulls, and you will find the rear driveshafts are bent when they move the vehicle into place with a forklift.
sinkrun Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 are we talking about front or rear driveshafts? rear
sinkrun Posted May 8, 2015 Author Posted May 8, 2015 Headed to the PNP Friday there $21.00 there if I can find a good one. Anyone know what years would be the same, its A 2001 XJ? I have a lot of experience searching parts at pic-n-pulls, and you will find the rear driveshafts are bent when they move the vehicle into place with a forklift. Very good point never gave it A thought, thanks.
Pete M Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 sorry, I was thinking fronts. I know less about the XJ rear shafts other than the sealed t-case output came about in ~96.
Incommando Posted May 8, 2015 Posted May 8, 2015 The yoke from my '91 2wd fit fine on the sealed t-case output I swapped in. The donor was a '98.
sinkrun Posted May 9, 2015 Author Posted May 9, 2015 Headed to the PNP Friday there $21.00 there if I can find a good one. Anyone know what years would be the same, its A 2001 XJ? I have a lot of experience searching parts at pic-n-pulls, and you will find the rear driveshafts are bent when they move the vehicle into place with a forklift. Very good point never gave it A thought, thanks. Went today every shaft was bent or dented just as you said.
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