Xj steering shaft

[HankScorpio]

I found this one that appears to be what you are talking about. It seems the isolator is on the gear box side however, is that what you have?

https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-425-159-Steering-Shaft/dp/B01LREW1UY/ref=sr_1_1?crid=38GRZGQDGTWT7&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.A07IQDLdXqlYl-62EyPmOZCUXSwbbQeDy-ibTPmE_pNX_W1tbSYRfnI0clAXxHC01LV18D0DNOVxaCmXrDWXfsqIOkz8TgDuYBrnKBxmOsvkFRU4MGFyFr-j9spwmOXwzcXUHB4s2b-ZsVPqTLuQ7UPF9IougNesJ64nhxFSEqkSc8xZZL90XZKh7oP0loxwF5TkeFq1vATD4QB7y40kQHfGIPSJ5AURl-cucyVSVVQ.Ez_gbljvu35_oyvVHRBgQIEpp8PTPgMxmX5maAglbyM&dib_tag=se&keywords=dorman+425159&qid=1717257227&sprefix=dorman+425159%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-1

same as this

More Information for DORMAN 425159

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From what I can tell, a 90ish shaft from jeep is 23" long and the van is 25.75. Did you have any issues with the extra length?

I pulled an 8.1L engine out of the van so I had extra parts. I have had no length issues. It doesn't really seem to have larger joints visually than the XJ shaft, (i have one in my '91 crew) but in my mind it was designed to steer a 1 ton van so it must be stronger, right?

It does look like the one from dorman.

 

[HankScorpio]

Van shaft, G3500 2002 into a '90 K5. 2wd steering box for crossover but the shaft end should be identical as 4wd.




And a shock hoop in the way of it all.

 

[plugugly]

to buy a new dorman is only about 100 bucks less than a borgeson shaft. Im inclined to think its woth the money if I cant find another used shaft

 

[K85 Octane]

Why bother? Just weld yours
The “safety” portion is in the slip, not the isolator. So bolt or weld, your choice and be done.

 

[Blue85]

I have had no length issues.

Quoted for confirmation.

 

[plugugly]

Van shaft, G3500 2002 into a '90 K5. 2wd steering box for crossover but the shaft end should be identical as 4wd.
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And a shock hoop in the way of it all.

been doing some "googling" and it seems there may be some durability issues with those columns. Sounds like overtime there may be some wear in the slipshaft that starts causing a "clunking". Still trying to figure it out.

 

[Wes Harden]

been doing some "googling" and it seems there may be some durability issues with those columns. Sounds like overtime there may be some wear in the slipshaft that starts causing a "clunking". Still trying to figure it out.

Yes this true. Especially when installing in a square. Since the slip has to messed with. Depending on method used to change the length, durability may vary

 

[K85 Octane]

Meh, sounds like my dads ‘06 CCLB. Sucker makes a lot of noise down there. As long as there is no complete failure.

 

[HankScorpio]

Yes this true. Especially when installing in a square. Since the slip has to messed with. Depending on method used to change the length, durability may vary

The.van shaft doesn't need to be messed with like the Cherokee. It just slips.