WANTED TJ or XJ Front Driveshaft

[Matt]

Anyone have a spare shaft laying around? I have one that is a little longer but curious to see what else might be out there before I rebuild this. If you do please post up the collapsed length.

[Krawler00]

Got stock one for the old 30 and one that was shortened for the front 44 off the jeep. Both have slight creases from rocks. You need one in hand?

[Matt]

I would be interested in how long the front half slip is on each. That may be the easier fix for me.

[Krawler00]

so from ujoint end to where the spline opening is on the front half only?

[Matt]

so from ujoint end to where the spline opening is on the front half only?

Yes. If that end is longer than it would be easier than rebuilding the double cardone. If not then the total compressed length.

Right now I have about 1" of slip before the driveshaft separates itself in the center. I need another inch or 2 to make me feel better.  If not I am sure it will be lost this weekend.

[Krawler00]

Dude, sorry I did not get in the shed last night, was under the Jeep bending a brake line and then the wife called me in to deal with my unruly son... my hand still hurts ;D So I will get it to you tonight. Might be late since I have a soccer game tonight.

[Lhub36]

I have one laying on the carport. Out of an XJ. I'll measure it and send you a reply in about an hour.

[Lhub36]

overall length collapsed - 31 1/4" center of u joint to center of u joint
overall length extended - 33 3/4"
About 2 1/2" travel
hope this helps

[Matt]

overall length collapsed - 31 1/4" center of u joint to center of u joint
overall length extended - 33 3/4"
About 2 1/2" travel
hope this helps

Thanks, I plan to pull mine out tonight and compare. I will let you  know.

[Krawler00]

Sent you a text.....