I've done an extensive search on lengthening my front driveshaft using square stock. All the threads mention that you shouldn't turn a stock '83 or older driveshaft into a square driveshaft. I haven't read any specific reason why. Can anyone enlighten me?

 

Cause it says so!

 

Well, that helps. I guess I'll just do it and see if I can prove everyone wrong.

 

Square front driveshafts bring the suck IMO. Cost so little to do one right and be done with it. Got a buddy who built a front square one and he hates it. Makes all kind of racket and just doesn't work well.

Do it right, not for spite.

 

i don't see any reason why you can't. we all have selectable hubs so it won't be spinning when it isn't engaged, so it won't cause any problems.

a lot of full sized jeep guys use square shafts without problems. one even did a rear square shaft and has driven up to freeway speeds without any major vibration problems.

Al

 

here is a great link:

http://www.ifsja.org/forums/vb/showt...t=58504&page=4


Al

 

built it yesterday. Seems to work great. I'll need to really take it wheeling before it passes the test.