SYE and driveshaft

[USArmyjeep995]

Just made an account so please excuse me if I’ve posted this to the wrong part of the page. Just a disclaimer before my question, everything I’ve learned about Jeeps and all of my mechanical expertise comes from breaking or utterly destroying something on my jeep due to having too much fun off roading. So please, go easy on me.

Background info: I’ve purchased the rugged ridge Mega Short SYE kit

https://www.extremeterrain.com/rugged-ridge-mega-short-tj-yj-186767.html

as well as the rugged ridge CV rear driveshaft that’s specifically made to accompany this kit

https://www.extremeterrain.com/rugged-ridge-rear-cv-for-w-tj-1659206.html

Question: do I also need to replace my front driveshaft if I’m replacing my rear driveshaft? If so, would it have to be rugged ridge? Can I get away with a different brand? Any and all answers will be much appreciated.

 

[bobthetj03]

You do not need to replace your front drive shaft.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

You do not need to replace your front drive shaft.

X2. The reason being is that the front driveshaft is so much longer than the rear that it is far less affected by suspension lift height than the short rear driveshaft is.

 

[USArmyjeep995]

You do not need to replace your front drive shaft.

Thank you. Much appreciated

 

[glwood]

I do wonder what it is about the RR drive shaft that makes it 'only work with the RR mega-short SYE'...