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YJ Wrangler Front Conventional Double Cardan Drive Shaft

Front OEM Drive Shaft

For all applications, we will need a length measurement. Let us know too if you have something other than the standard universal joint size for your application (i.e., Ford 9" etc).

Our drive shafts will use an upgraded heavier than stock tube, larger/stronger slip yoke & spline stub (S spline) and our “Gold Seal” universal joints is $189. The top of the line shaft with the longer travel slip & spline (XC OR XB spline, see sidebar at bottom of page) is $219.

If you have a non-selectable locking front differential and want the smoothest drive shaft, a CV type drive shaft is generally recommended.

For the Double Cardan (CV) drive shaft we have two options available. With our S spline, the drive shaft is $269. With our XC or XB Spline, the drive shaft is $299. Installing a CV drive shaft will require changing the front out-put yoke on the transfer case to one that is compatible with both the transfer case and the drive shaft. We sell this yoke for $60.

If you have a shackle reversal system, it will almost always require using a drive shaft with a longer stroke in the slip yoke & spline stub. At a bare minimum, we would suggest using our XC slip yoke and spine stub. If the vehicle has a shackle reversal system in conjunction with revolver shackles or buggy springs, The XC slip yoke & spline stub may not have enough stroke.

With a shackle reversal system in conjunction with revolver shackles or buggy springs, It is typical common to use something along the line of our ultimate travel drive shafts. These can net up to 22" of stroke. In any case, because of the many variables involved, we believe there are down sides to getting "too much" drive shaft, beyond unnecessary expense. But certainly we need to make sure that whatever we send to you, will work. If you have an extremely flexible suspension, we recommend that you perform measurements at static ride height, full suspension compression and full droop.

YJ Wrangler Rear Drive Shaft

OEM Type Drive Shaft

We can build a new stock type drive shaft for your Wrangler for $199. If you have substantial lift and want the smoothest drive shaft, we suggest one of the Slip Yoke Eliminator (SYE) kits along with a double cardan (CV) drive shaft.

With this system you should be able to keep your transfer case at stock height but you need to be sure to pitch your differential so the pinion points directly at the out-put of the transfer case to maintain minimal joint angle at the differential end.

If you will measure the slope of the drive shaft and the slope of the pinion, we can calculate any adjustment that may be needed. With leaf spring suspension, this is easily corrected with shims placed between the springs and spring perch. If you have coil springs, the adjustment is made with either cam bolts or adjustable control arms.

We have a number of options available that range from $370 to $600 as a complete package including the drive shaft. Please click here and take a moment to explore our SYE options.

If you want the stock type drive shafts, we just need the length measurement.