Front drive shaft length

[98chilipepper]

Getting a new Front drive shaft from Tom woods, I wasn’t able to measure yolk to yolk personally but a buddy measured it and said it was 38” I gave that number to them and they said it seemed off / to short, does anyone know what a stock driveshaft measures to? Or if your set up is similar to mine what is ur length that you got? 98 TJ 3.5” lift, 33” tires, manual trans, 4.0, teraflex 4:1 transfercase, dana30 front. Thanks!

 

[txbemis69]

my 06 measured 43 inches yolk to yolk when i ordered a tom woods front driveshaft. they build the driveshaft to your measurement as it seems every jeep is a bit different in length. my 06 is on 33’s with a 3 1/2 inch suspension lift and a 42rle automatic transmission, stock transfer case and dana 30 front axle.

 

[98chilipepper]

Yea I think they are measuring wrong, sucks I can’t do it myself, they are going to ship me the 38 and if to short they will let me send it back and give the correct one, I just gotta pay $30 to ship back so not horrible

 

[The4bangertj]

My 97 2.5l ax5 231 Dana 30 front with 3.5 in lift, 2in deep skid and 33s was 40.5 inches

 

[98chilipepper]

I’m curious if the drive shaft for a auto is the same as a manual as far as length

 

[jjvw]

I’m curious if the drive shaft for a auto is the same as a manual as far as length

The difference is a fraction of an inch between the nv3550, nsg370, and 42rle.

 

[RHanna]

Yea I think they are measuring wrong, sucks I can’t do it myself, they are going to ship me the 38 and if to short they will let me send it back and give the correct one, I just gotta pay $30 to ship back so not horrible

Why can't you measure it? It'd give Tom Wood your jeep information and ask what they think the measurement should be. I'd hate to cost a reputable company money just because my friends don't know how to use a tape measure.

 

[98chilipepper]

Why can't you measure it? It'd give Tom Wood your jeep information and ask what they think the measurement should be. I'd hate to cost a reputable company money just because my friends don't know how to use a tape measure.

I can’t measure it because my jeep is 3 hours away from me or I would of done it myself

 

[98chilipepper]

The difference is a fraction of an inch between the nv3550, nsg370, and 42rle.

I have an AX-15

 

[txbemis69]

I’m curious if the drive shaft for a auto is the same as a manual as far as length

your transfer case may be the difference.

 

[jjvw]

I have an AX-15

Also a fraction of an inch difference between the others.

 

[Rickyd]

Getting a new Front drive shaft from Tom woods, I wasn’t able to measure yolk to yolk personally but a buddy measured it and said it was 38” I gave that number to them and they said it seemed off / to short, does anyone know what a stock driveshaft measures to? Or if your set up is similar to mine what is ur length that you got? 98 TJ 3.5” lift, 33” tires, manual trans, 4.0, teraflex 4:1 transfercase, dana30 front. Thanks!

I have a 97,4.0l/ax15/np231. 2.5" lift

I measure roughly 39.5" from yolk to yolk after having my stock driveshaft shortened for a front rubicon Dana 44.

Your friend isn't doing it correctly. You should have 40.5-41"

 

[jjvw]

I have a 97,4.0l/ax15/np231. 2.5" lift

I measure roughly 39.5" from yolk to yolk after having my stock driveshaft shortened for a front rubicon Dana 44.

Your friend isn't doing it correctly. You should have 40.5-41"

His friend might be measuring in the kitchen.

 

[Rickyd]

His friend might be measuring in the kitchen.
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[98chilipepper]

I have a 97,4.0l/ax15/np231. 2.5" lift

I measure roughly 39.5" from yolk to yolk after having my stock driveshaft shortened for a front rubicon Dana 44.

Your friend isn't doing it correctly. You should have 40.5-41"

I believe your right, sucks I can’t measure it until this coming Friday, at least then I’ll get it taken out and be able to measure it easy

 

[RHanna]

I believe your right, sucks I can’t measure it until this coming Friday, at least then I’ll get it taken out and be able to measure it easy

Don’t hold me to this but I think I’ve heard in the past that people get their orders fast from either of the top driveshaft companies.

 

[98chilipepper]

Don’t hold me to this but I think I’ve heard in the past that people get their orders fast from either of the top driveshaft companies.

I placed the order Friday afternoon, was told I’d have it Wednesday, if wrong I pay shipping back and will get me the correct one, awesome customer service