Hack and Tap SYE

[EnlistedManche]

Hey all its about time i get to the SYE i would prefer to go hack and tap at this time to save a little cash and upgrade down the road. Does anyone know if the front drive shaft from a cherokee will reach the rear pinnion on the comanche? i know it will reach on a cherokee but with the longer wheel base i didnt want to risk it. Thank is advance!

[Pete M]

MJs have a lot more wheelbase so, no, the XJ shaft won't fit. :thumbsup:

[EnlistedManche]

thats not what i wanted to hear hahaha but thank you for the reply!

 

[mvusse]

With a SOA Chrysler 8.25" axle I believe I had to have 19" added to a stock front shaft on a lwb Comanche. On a swb, you'd need to add 12", give or take.

[75sv1]

There is a Spicer list of driveshaft and lengths. You would need to measure from the center of the u-joint on the axel to the end of the shaft of the trans or transfer case (if 4wd). Subtract about 3/4 to 1 inch for the yoke adapter that will go one the TC shaft (or trans). Then measure back to 1-1/8 of splines on the transfer case. This is the range of length you can adapt to. The drive shaft will be noted as extended length. I think the front for an XJ is about 32".  Subtract 1" from this. This is so, while the shaft needs to slide in and out.  Hope this helps. A lot of this varies as to lift and rear end axle type.

[Zebvance]

Hey all its about time i get to the SYE i would prefer to go hack and tap at this time to save a little cash and upgrade down the road. Does anyone know if the front drive shaft from a cherokee will reach the rear pinnion on the comanche? i know it will reach on a cherokee but with the longer wheel base i didnt want to risk it. Thank is advance!

 

 

 

Why are you wanting a SYE?

[xjrev10]

I think my rear shaft is 42-43" or 42 and some change. HNT with a 8.25 in a SWB truck.