New lift + Dana 60 = driveshaft question

[sandawgk5]

Hola,
As some of you know I have been installing a 4 inch lift and 1 tons this weekend as well as a few odds and ends. Well Roz and I got the lift in the the Front 60 in and the front is on the ground. Now the question I have (cause I am a dumbass and did not measure the old before I removed it) is this on my front driveshaft I only have about 1" of compression at ride height with all weight on the front axle. Is this enough? or do I need to have an inch taken out.

Thanks

Ira

 

[jk3078]

When I swapped in my 60 I had to shorten the front shaft(about 1-2'' I think). You wont want to risk shoving the shaft back through the t-case when you flex out!

 

[sandawgk5]

I know a lot of guys have done this and said no driveshaft changes were necesarry help me out. I just need to know how much slip is left on most peoples shafts (for compression) and I mean Driveshaft

Ira

 

[sandawgk5]

If I do have to get my front Driveshaft cut down how much do I need to have cut off? How much room should I have for compression of the springs. I have a 4" spring in front nothing special.

Thanks

Ira

 

[readymix]

You can look at mine tomorrow. I cleared it with the wifey

 

[sandawgk5]

kewl so did I. You have 6" but Driveshaft slip should be close to the same correct?

Ira

 

[readymix]

If you want we can put my shaft in your truck just to check the length. Should only take a few minutes.

What tools should I bring....then again, I will probably just bring my trail assortment so we don't have to wait to share tools.
I plan on leaving Temecula around 1200. That will give me time to get new ATF and all that crap I will need to fix my 208. If I don't get to it at your place then at least I have the materials for later.

Any favorite beer?? I will PM you my cell number so you can call me when you get home from work

 

[sandawgk5]

Beer of choice would be cold. Roz has a pretty good assortment of tools and his driveway is big enough for 4 full size rigs with room to work on all of them. I gotta get Tranny and brake fluid as well as powersteering and the 2 bolts for the Dana 60.

Ira

 

[muddybuddy]

i have 9" with axle moved forward 1.5" and the stock shaft is long enough. the pinion is about 2" longer than a 10b, which worked out perfectly for me :-)

 

[sandawgk5]

My problem is I think with only 4"lift and adding a Dana60 my front shaft is too long.

Ira

 

[Chaddy]

I didnt have to cut down my DL when I did a 60 swap and 4in lift. Bolted right up and went wheelin with no problems.

 

[muddybuddy]

My problem is I think with only 4"lift and adding a Dana60 my front shaft is too long.

Ira

get zero-rates and move it out 1.5", then you'll be good for sure