that might just work... just dosn't look as big as the stock YJ rear but they say it will work <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />

it doesn't look as big becuase if its length, but i'd bet the 2 shafts are VERY close in diameter.

we shall see i just wished someone would have chimed in that had done it before and or had more advice other than "i think it will work" its all good trial and error ...

this is a hobby and nothing is perfect <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" />

[quotehow much do these run in the yard ... and have you seen this set up on a YJ ...one more thing to consider the rear will be moved back about 6-8"[/quote]

I have no idea what prices you may be able to find. Around here in the pull it yourself yard they are about $20. If I go to the yard next door where they pull the parts I can imagine them being $100 or higher. It's all about shopping around and what you have in your area. I happen to have an uncut Explorer shaft and it's about 30" fully compressed and around 35" fully extended. I'll let you measure what you have now and do the math to see if they are long enough to accomodate pushing your axle back that far.

i jst did something simmilar with a xj shaft i had i used stock slip yoke from xj but at the rear end portion of shaft would not work the xj shaft did not have the travel i needed on the rearend side so i used yj rear portion of shaft and xj on x case side thats all i know (slipyokes suck i know but im low budjet it still works..................... soa 36's yj 5th link skyjacker

call inland truck parts and see what they charge.

im glad to here an xj is good for something my hole attitude
is beginning to change <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/nana.gif" alt="" />

CSP- I also use Explorer shafts in my CJ. If I keep adding all these Ford parts I might have to start calling it a Jord. or maybe a FEEP. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/lol.gif" alt="" />
But the shafts have worked out great. $20 bucks apiece and a free cutdown by a buddy. You truly can't beat that. Very strong too.