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  • #31
    Originally posted by Rich88
    OK, I'm stupid on this one...

    Never had a problem with, nor ever paid attention to any rag-joint issues. So question is: What typically goes wrong with rag-joints such that an XJ lower shaft would be more better?
    It's a good upgrade if you run a bodylift too. Will definately pick up a couple since there are a ton of XJ's at my local yard.



    JR
    [quote] "How does someone from Iran have a BJ's Offroad sticker but I can't seem to get one sent to New Jersey???!!!"


    1980 Honcho Sportside w/37's, 351c, 14" lift, D44high pinion w/Aussie, crossover steering, 14b w/detroit, np435, 205, 5.13's, 4whl discs, hb brakes, OBAir, rusted out cab,
    1966 mustang fastback
    '07 Dodge Charger 3.5

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    • #32
      I did the swap last weekend. A couple notes from my experience...

      - I had to take the entire radiator/AC condenser assembly off because the GC shaft would not telescope in (to make it short enough to remove).
      - take the clamp bolt from the newer shaft home with you.
      - A few good whacks with the small sledge got both sets to separate.
      - The new lower shaft was quite a bit shorter than my '81 Wag shaft.

      Looks good enough, though.
      Don't be yourself. Be someone a little nicer. -Mignon McLaughlin, journalist and author (1913-1983)

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      • #33
        So what is the purpose of the rag joint?
        1979 Wagoneer

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        • #34
          I think it is supposed to dampen feedback and harshnes. I don't think any of us care about that. It also flexes to allow tiny off axis movement.
          88 GW...6.0/4l80e/241c swap. Just finishing loose ends. Old MSII TBI wasted spark for sale.

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          • #35
            I got a steering shaft off a 96 xj. Shaft looks identical to the one in the post. I can't get mine to come apart. Any suggestions.

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            • #36
              Originally posted by 89wagdrvr
              I got a steering shaft off a 96 xj. Shaft looks identical to the one in the post. I can't get mine to come apart. Any suggestions.
              I hit it with an air hammer and it came right out.

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              • #37
                Yup, big hammer smashing got it seperated. Feels good, but I guess I have to wait for the drivetrain to actually be in the Jeep and working to really rate it . Certainly looks better than the worn out rag joint!
                88 GW...6.0/4l80e/241c swap. Just finishing loose ends. Old MSII TBI wasted spark for sale.

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