Drive shaft length [Archive] - xjtalk

chico31

03-09-2012, 03:17 PM

Hey all-
I have a 2001 XJ and I am making an upgrade to the lift. Have an RE 3.5" short arm and going to an RE 5.5" long arm. Has anyone installed this lift in an XJ? Just wanting to know what length of CV drive shaft worked for ya. I know I can just take a measurement AFTER the lift is installed. But, I wish to have all of the correct parts. As, I will be about three hours from home for the install... Thx

prcjeep

03-14-2012, 09:04 AM

Anyone have a solution? I think in some cases a stock front drive shaft can be used in the rear, just need the sye

4.3LXJ

03-14-2012, 10:43 AM

Are you talking front or rear driveshafts and are you putting in a slip yoke eliminator?

chico31

03-15-2012, 08:15 AM

I am talking about the rear drive shaft with a CV and installing a SYE to the t-case..

4.3LXJ

03-15-2012, 09:34 AM

If you use the HacknTap kit, it uses the stock front shaft from a 4.0 auto XJ. Not sure about the others. A quick call to Tom Woods Driveshafts would give you specifics for each kit and lift.