Nightpath Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I'll make this short and simple (tired, stepdad just died, can't stop thinking about things).I had a XJ, used the drivetrain in my Eagle. Anyways, I've come across an issue. The rear driveshaft has to be 39" long and I've found that the Ford Expedition driveshaft is almost the perfect length. Is there a ujoint out something cheap that will allow me to adapt the Expedition driveshaft the Jeep t-case and rear axle yolks? I have the Eagle driveshaft installed in the rear right now, with the xj slip (so it has 2 slips now...). It's too long and has about an inch of travel, if that. I'm sliding into the poor house with this project...anyone think of a cheap solution? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sar4x4 Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I suspect having two slip joints may be a bad idea, but I don't know for sure. You can buy u-joints with different size 'caps', don't remember about different length 'crosses' but I think so too. You have to have full measurements of your crosses and cap diameters, and whether inside or outside snap rings, and get the book out at NAPA. Different sized U-Joint sis COMMON, even from the factory on automotive applications. I've done it, my rear-most U-joint is this way. Basically a 1/2 ton driveshaft to a 3/4 ton axle if you want to think of it in simple terms. But you must do the measurements! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeep Freak Bill Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 THERE IS A U JOINT TO GO FROM FORD TO JEEP 1310-1330 I HAVE THE NUMBER AT HOME I THINK ITS A SPICER 534X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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