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OEM Type Drive Shaft We can build a new stock type drive shaft for your Cherokee. If you have substantial lift and want the smoothest drive shaft, we suggest a double cardan type drive shaft. While we do not have a conversion (SYE) available for the 247 or 249 transfer case. We have made efforts in the past, spending several thousand dollars attempting to develop a mechanically sound conversion but have not been able to. There are other companies that offer a “slip yoke eliminator” for this application, but none that we would consider worthwhile. However in this particular transfer...

XJ Cherokee Front Drive Shafts Jeep XJ drive shaft lengths vary a bit and we want to make sure you get the right thing. That is why we require a length measurement before building the shaft. Measuring is simple and easy. You can read more about how to measure below. XJ Front Drive Shaft Length Conventional Double Cardan Drive Shaft   Go to XJ Front Drive Shaft product page.   Multiple Double Cardan Shaft If you have more than 4" of lift, our multiple double cardan drive shaft may be your best choice (four U-joints). This drive shaft can only be...

Jeep YJ drive shaft lengths vary a bit and we want to make sure you get the right thing. That is why we require a length measurement before building the shaft. Measuring is simple and easy. You can read more about how to measure below. YJ Front Drive Shafts Measure for the length as shown. This can be done with or without the old shaft installed.    Standard YJ Front Drive Shaft If you have a non-selectable locking front differential and want the smoothest drive shaft, a CV type drive shaft is generally recommended. Go to Standard YJ Front Drive Shaft...

For all CJ drive shafts, measure as shown below. CJ Front Drive Shaft, Conventional Two Joint For this type of drive shaft, we have two options available. Either drive shaft will be built using upgraded heavy wall tube, larger/stronger slip yoke & spline stub and our “Gold Seal” universal joints. With our S spline, the drive shaft is $279.00. Our top of the line shaft with the longer travel X spline with XC or XB slip yoke is $299.00. For all applications, we will need a length measurement. Let us know too if you have something other than the standard universal...