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Do I need new driveshafts?

Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by The Anesthesiologist, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. Aug 10, 2014
    The Anesthesiologist

    The Anesthesiologist AndrewCJ5

    Pennsylvania
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    Hey guys,
    I lifted my '62 CJ5 about 4-5 inches and I was wondering if I will need new driveshafts or will the stock ones suffice?
    Thanks!
     
    The Anesthesiologist, Aug 10, 2014
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  2. Aug 10, 2014
    noahlon

    noahlon Old Fart

    Pine Ridge, AR
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    Jack it up and let the diff's hang free and see what the shafts do. Also depends on what kind of wheeling you plan to do.
     
    noahlon, Aug 10, 2014
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  3. Aug 10, 2014
    Posimoto

    Posimoto Hopeless JEEP Addict

    Minden, Nevada
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    Without any pics or measurements, my guess on that much lift would be the drive shafts will be on the short side. I agree with noahlon's statement above, but know that it is possible to get more droop from your suspension than you get from just hanging the axle. You could suspend your axle and mark the driveshaft at the splines, then pull it to see how much spline you have stil in the slip yoke. If it's an inch or less you could be in for trouble if left at that length. I prefer 2" in the slip at full droop.
     
    Posimoto, Aug 10, 2014
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