suggestions of front driveshaft

[neverendingproject]

I've searched with not much luck. I put my zero rates on my front axle (moved an inch forward) and I have a 4 inch lift, and now I need a new front driveshaft. I was thinking of using a 89-98 one, IIRC those are longer but do they have a flange that will bolt up to my 208? Another option is going the square tubing side, but where do I get the yoke that I can weld to the tubing, and im thinking I could use part of the CV to connect it to my t-case, but what size joints are in the CV's? S44 or 1350?

Drivestrain is 383/700/208

Also, I would like to use something that I can keep when I do my nv4500/241 swap.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[drivelineman]

If i were you i'd stay away from the stock type c/v its called s-44 or sagana - i call them crap- but anyways -go with a 1350 c/v with the new style 3.125 pilot built for your application and tube size- if you want to make it fit the 4500 swap maybe concider a long slip - Jess

 

[neverendingproject]

Ah yes, but im looking to spend less than 100 for a front shaft right now. Im going to end up getting one from you for the rear and sye, but I dont have that kind of money for a front shaft right now. If I could get one of those in the 200 range or less, that'd be great, but im just trying to get it to work for now.

 

[Citizen Rider]

I snapped my stock front shaft the otherday. Picked up some square tube today. 30 bucks in tube for what prices are here. All i did was cut the yokes off my old shaft and having them welded to the end of the tube. And still using the stock CV it had. I bought 3ft of each size and ill cut to fit so its perfect. Its alot better to do this for me cause i have very little money. And to spend 100 or more on a shaft that ill eigther bend or break isnt an option. And with this ill have goobs of slip so ill have plenty for when axles are changed and moved around.

 

[drivelineman]

Well there you go- its all good- Jess