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djrr6

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Swapping drive shafts on a CJ
« on: September 17, 2017, 06:52:41 PM »
Is it possible to swap drive  shafts from front to back?

Obviously they are different sizes but now different gearbox is in it sits 4" further back and wondered if the 2 shafts can be swapped over as one 4" longer with the other smaller???
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Re: Swapping drive shafts on a CJ
« Reply #1 on: September 22, 2017, 08:14:57 PM »
drive shafts looked like they wouldn't swap on my auto
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Re: Swapping drive shafts on a CJ
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2017, 08:59:43 AM »
UJ'S are same but the diameter of the rear prop is considerably bigger than the front so you might come into issues with clearance at full compression
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Re: Swapping drive shafts on a CJ
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2017, 09:30:15 AM »
Cheers guys having looked at it it's not going to be feasible due to the layout and was a spur of the moment question when I had forgotten that in all cases related to my jeep it will involve spending more cash on new items!
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