Jeepmmmj Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I've got the short bed 91 eliminator with a 2wd ax15. I will be putting in a 4wd ax15 with a 231. It's from a 93 Cherokee. It should fit fine I'm assuming? My main question though is can I use a Cherokee rear driveshaft or do I need to get one cut to size? Thanks in advance and other tips and recommendation are appreciated for the swap :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desbennett004 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 You will need to have one made. Mine was 42.5" center to center plus the slip yoke. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepmmmj Posted March 28, 2017 Author Share Posted March 28, 2017 You will need to have one made. Mine was 42.5" center to center plus the slip yoke. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Did you go with an SYE too. Or the stock slip yoke and shortened stock shaft? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Finish up everything, including lift if any, then go from there. Standard procedure........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desbennett004 Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 You will need to have one made. Mine was 42.5" center to center plus the slip yoke. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Did you go with an SYE too. Or the stock slip yoke and shortened stock shaft?I went with stock slip yoke, but the drive shop i used wouldn't shorten then stock double wall shaft with the rubber membrane in it, so I got an XJ shaft lengthened. It cost more. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepmmmj Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 You will need to have one made. Mine was 42.5" center to center plus the slip yoke. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Did you go with an SYE too. Or the stock slip yoke and shortened stock shaft?I went with stock slip yoke, but the drive shop i used wouldn't shorten then stock double wall shaft with the rubber membrane in it, so I got an XJ shaft lengthened. It cost more. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk did you happen to have any lift on the jeep or is your measurements for stock height? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepmmmj Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Finish up everything, including lift if any, then go from there. Standard procedure........... I understand this but since this is a daily I would like to have a shaft made before hand if possible so I can get it done quickly and efficiently Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Finish up everything, including lift if any, then go from there. Standard procedure...........I understand this but since this is a daily I would like to have a shaft made before hand if possible so I can get it done quickly and efficiently And I understand that too. Just saying pick a point close to the end of the project, then measure and submit your order. A good local shop can turn it around in a day. One-half an inch error can make or break the project. Too short you can make it up with a longer slip yoke. Too long and you're screwed unless you have enough extension on the yoke to hack some off. I have to admit I found out the hard way................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desbennett004 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 You will need to have one made. Mine was 42.5" center to center plus the slip yoke. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Did you go with an SYE too. Or the stock slip yoke and shortened stock shaft?I went with stock slip yoke, but the drive shop i used wouldn't shorten then stock double wall shaft with the rubber membrane in it, so I got an XJ shaft lengthened. It cost more. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk did you happen to have any lift on the jeep or is your measurements for stock height?I did spring over Axle with a Chrysler 8.25. Got about 5.5 - 6" of lift. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desbennett004 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Finish up everything, including lift if any, then go from there. Standard procedure...........I understand this but since this is a daily I would like to have a shaft made before hand if possible so I can get it done quickly and efficiently And I understand that too. Just saying pick a point close to the end of the project, then measure and submit your order. A good local shop can turn it around in a day. One-half an inch error can make or break the project. Too short you can make it up with a longer slip yoke. Too long and you're screwed unless you have enough extension on the yoke to hack some off. I have to admit I found out the hard way...................Just out of curiosity, where do you get a longer slip yoke? Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOrnbrod Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 One example: http://www.ebay.com/itm/8-Driveshaft-Slip-Yoke-Long-27-SP-1310-GM-T350-TH-350-/191992197817?hash=item2cb3a072b9:g:0F8AAOSwNRdX-9Tb&vxp=mtr A slip yoke that has 27 splines and uses series 1310 u-joints works fine on my 2WD, and will work for most t-cases. If you have a high u-joint operating angle because of lift you should get a yoke with longer "ears" to allow more u-joint rotational clearance. Example: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desbennett004 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Good info, thanks. I thought they might be an OE part from something common, but it's cheap enough on Ebay. Sent from my SM-N900W8 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepmmmj Posted March 29, 2017 Author Share Posted March 29, 2017 Finish up everything, including lift if any, then go from there. Standard procedure...........I understand this but since this is a daily I would like to have a shaft made before hand if possible so I can get it done quickly and efficiently And I understand that too. Just saying pick a point close to the end of the project, then measure and submit your order. A good local shop can turn it around in a day. One-half an inch error can make or break the project. Too short you can make it up with a longer slip yoke. Too long and you're screwed unless you have enough extension on the yoke to hack some off. I have to admit I found out the hard way................... Thank you for your advise. I am just getting a little excited and jumping the gun and rushing a tiny bit. My long wait for a good 4x4 ax15 is over and I've got the axle and other parts on the way :) I didn't mean to sound like a smart Alec earlier lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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