I have an 87 runner that is in the process of SAS. I have a 85 front stock cv shaft, and a stock ifs cv shaft.

My question, since I am seeing differant opinions, is, can I run the 85 cv joint with a long spline kit up front off the tcase to a single joint on the diff side?

Will I need to clock my diff towards the tcase or can I get away with leaving it in stock form?

There seems to be all sorts of answers I am coming across and I am not sure if its is due to the height of the lift or what?

The way I am reading it is, If I have a solid axle CV and leave the pinion pointed straight, I should be able to run with out any vibrations in 4wd, however on 4x4 wire it says you have to clock the diff to point at the tcase flange with a cv shaft.

plan is to have the ifs cv lenghened to fit the rear and run the solid axle cv up front. No double tcase, and 4" ifs eliminator up front and 5" classic kit out back.

Any info is appreciated!

 

So I think I found my answer, that yes, with a CV shaft the pinion needs to be clocked toward the tcase flange. So this leads me to my next question,

If I decide not to cut and turn the knuckles and go with shim, Is it an ok option? Safe for daily driving?

I found a write up with someone who used 6* shims and it didnt correct his angle enough, and actually cause issues with steering components. I am running 4" up front and 5" in the rear, Is there a possibility I will run into the same issue if I shim?

Thank in advance!

 

I think shims are fine but you have to be aware that it affects your caster angle. Post some pics. Most people don't cut & turn their knuckles. Some people run non CVs on both ends for more angle. The '85 CV should be the one "clearanced" from factory so I don't see how you can't use it at the T-case end, unless you have like 6" of lift or something. Going dual cases, or HP front 3rd helps a lot.