Good video on this, I did the R. E. Hack n Tap over 20 years ago. I wish there would have been a utube video on it back then. That one is a flange mounting point, so no "cheap front drive shaft" to use. That's a nice kit especially since you can carry just one spare drive shaft for front or rear use. I always preferred to trash u-joints or drive shaft vs busting a R&P.

@7:36 i found it was easier for me to get a square cut with a cutting wheel by putting the t-case in 4L and trans in 2/1 and idling the motor. (MAKE SURE THE FRONT TIRES ARE OFF THE FLOOR or PULL THE FRONT DRIVELINE!).

@13:50 glad you mentioned castor alignment. I had about 5" of lift at the time and had lots of vibration on the freeway and had to install shims. Measuring castor and adding shims might be a good video topic in the future.

Great video .thanks for the video .iam getting ready to do the same thing on my wj .

@core4x4fab

Жыл бұрын

No problem 👍 best of luck with your install

The actual slip yoke kit is way stronger. But the hack n tap are down and dirty cheap and work. Done it a few times.

Clear video. Thanks for posting. One thing to add... @3:45 - the slip yoke can also just slip off your t-case under flex, which gets really exciting...

@core4x4fab

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info!

There is also a alternative way to install this i cut the yoke even shorter to create a gap between the flang and just tig weleded it to the shaft and plug welded the bolt hole i know its prement and cant disassemble the t case anymore but im going swap to a 241 Rubicon case real soon if it blows i will need to swap sooner

One tip when tapping the output shaft is get a stick of Castrol or similar cutting wax and coat the cutting thread of the tap numerous times. You will reduce the odds of breaking your tap immensely.

@core4x4fab

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely! Cutting fluid or cutting wax is highly recommended when tapping anything. Taps are hardened, and thus, more brittle. So once they break inside a blind hole, they're very difficult to get out!

Is this still applicable to a short bed MJ? Seems like the route I wanna go because I’m not scared of cutting this thang apart lol

What about a 249 transfer case on a zj? Would it work on the case?

What should I do if I have a 4.5inch lift but it’s 2wd so I have no transfer case

Where you get the kardan ?

Does this work in a '99 XJ with 242 transfer case?

I've had this sitting in my closet for 6 months. Maybe it's time I just man up and do it lol

@core4x4fab

Жыл бұрын

This must be your sign

sorry I don't know english! Can you use this kit with a front cardam on the rear axle of the Cherokee?

@marlinnotfish

Жыл бұрын

Yes

Isn`t a front drive shaft considerably weaker than a rear one? I like the idea but I dont think a front driveshaft will be able to handle a 35 inch tire.

@voxnova9471

Жыл бұрын

Since this is a budget option it’s definitely not as strong, but considerably cheaper.

I have one of these in my Jeep and it’s only lifted 2 inches! It works just fine 🤷🏻‍♂️ And please stop calling the driveshaft a “driveline”! The driveline is everything in the system, from engine to diff!

@therockinjunkieshow1391

19 сағат бұрын

Everything is the drivetrain. The driveline is the trans, the tcase, driveshafts and axles.

I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee WJ with a 4" lift.. I didn't drop the t-case !! it has a 242 t-case . will this work the same ?? An can i use that front driveshaft ??

@core4x4fab

Жыл бұрын

Yes! It should work better with out a dropped transfer case

@davidchappelle6480

Жыл бұрын

Ok Cool Thanks!

Would the front driveshaft work for a 6.5" lift?

@core4x4fab

6 ай бұрын

Yes, it will. 4.5 inches is the minimum lift height required, and there is plenty of length to go higher!

Mod a 2 door xj

Using a drill to run the tap is a TERRIBLE idea. Buy a tap wrench.

@Jack-tx2ve

Жыл бұрын

In some situations, not necessarily this one, using a drill is a great idea. I work on steel boats. When you have 50 holes to tap in a steel cabin, you ain't doing by hand. Not unless your employer does care about the fact time is money.

@shooter77us

Жыл бұрын

@@Jack-tx2ve a snapped two in a steel plate is no big deal, especially in a production environment. A snapped tap in the only output shaft you own is a fucking problem.

@Jack-tx2ve

Жыл бұрын

@@shooter77us totally man, part of engineering is knowing when you need to take care and knowing when the jobs needs to get done.

@evanjones6704

Жыл бұрын

If you know what you’re doing it’s a great idea, I do it all the time.

@shooter77us

Жыл бұрын

@@evanjones6704 I don't believe you.

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