Should I make my shaft longer?

[ROCRWLR]

I just installed waggy springs and did a SOA. I know I need a CVshaft for the rear, would it be better to get a new shaft for the front or can I have the stock shaft made longer:eek: . the front stock shaft on a YJ seems small but I dont know if aftermarket front shafts are bigger.

Thanks
Dean

Isreal please refrain from commenting:)

[Allen]

Everyone knows...... bigger is better! When I did the lift and SYE on my 97 the shop that did it put in JE Reel (http://www.reeldriveline.com/) shafts:eek: Them suckers are BIG!:D

[ROCRWLR]

right now my shaft is too short and I really dont want to break my shaft on the trail.

Dean

[3pts_YJ]

You might want to consider a longer slip in your shaft. You don't want it to fall apart as it elongates while you're drooping. :eek:

Rob

[lancetkenyon]

Longer is better, but not necessarily the diameter. Fatter, and you could have a problem with it hitting your T-case skid. I agree with a longer slip shaft too.

[Tom Jacobson]

Go longer as well as more slip travel. Trust me...

I too have Waggy springs, also SOA. Was alrady running a CV rear, so had that one lengthened. The front shaft (was stock YJ) fell apart in the garage, so at least it wasn't on the trail. Had a new, heavier duty one built.

Got any pics of your new lift? What Waggy spring did you use...JC whitney or the rancho 44044's?

And fab an anti-wrap bar asap. With the added WB, my old ladder bar wouldn't fit, and I bent one rear spring in the 2-3 runs I did before installing a new one.

[TRLR8TDTJ]

You can get it retubed for around $100 or so.

Kyle

[ijestares]

I just installed waggy springs and did a SOA. I know I need a CVshaft for the rear, would it be better to get a new shaft for the front or can I have the stock shaft made longer:eek: . the front stock shaft on a YJ seems small but I dont know if aftermarket front shafts are bigger.

Thanks
Dean

Isreal please refrain from commenting:)

LMOA!!!!
Damn!
LAMO!!!!
You know me so well!!!

[ijestares]

right now my shaft is too short and I really dont want to break my shaft on the trail.

Dean

If it isto short than yes... you must make it longer!!!
:D :D :D

sorry I couldnt help it!!

Thats wat Im going to do when I stretch... Im goin to do it on my own though that way I can custom fit and also control the relitive thickness of the shaft... (no pun intended :rolleyes: )

[amber.hodge]

Wow, it has been too long of a day.....saw the name of this post and the mind went to the gutter....then I read the posts in it and it got worse and worse....LOL

[Papa Mo]

YES must have LONGER shaft... you will be much happier with a longer shaft...:D

[lancetkenyon]

Really sucks when you flex it out and your short shaft falls into 2 pieces! Leaves you with no drive at all.

[AZXJ]

Take it to DICKS They'll make it longer.. :D

[Frisbie]

I thought this was a family forum?:D

[lancetkenyon]

I thought this was a family forum?:D

What are you talking about? He was asking about his front DS, and we are giving him advice.:confused: Is that not family oriented enough for you?