@7:36 i found it was easier for me to get a square cut with a cutting wheel by putting the t-case in 4L and trans in 2/1 and idling the motor. (MAKE SURE THE FRONT TIRES ARE OFF THE FLOOR or PULL THE FRONT DRIVELINE!).
Good video on this, I did the R. E. Hack n Tap over 20 years ago. I wish there would have been a utube video on it back then. That one is a flange mounting point, so no "cheap front drive shaft" to use. That's a nice kit especially since you can carry just one spare drive shaft for front or rear use. I always preferred to trash u-joints or drive shaft vs busting a R&P.
Clear video. Thanks for posting. One thing to add... @3:45 - the slip yoke can also just slip off your t-case under flex, which gets really exciting...
@13:50 glad you mentioned castor alignment. I had about 5" of lift at the time and had lots of vibration on the freeway and had to install shims. Measuring castor and adding shims might be a good video topic in the future.
One tip when tapping the output shaft is get a stick of Castrol or similar cutting wax and coat the cutting thread of the tap numerous times. You will reduce the odds of breaking your tap immensely.
Absolutely! Cutting fluid or cutting wax is highly recommended when tapping anything. Taps are hardened, and thus, more brittle. So once they break inside a blind hole, they're very difficult to get out!
There is also a alternative way to install this i cut the yoke even shorter to create a gap between the flang and just tig weleded it to the shaft and plug welded the bolt hole i know its prement and cant disassemble the t case anymore but im going swap to a 241 Rubicon case real soon if it blows i will need to swap sooner
curious what is the Crown Jeep Cherokee XJ 87-95 NP242 Transfer Case Slip Yoke Eliminator 4856142.. is that a different spline count than the later models?
Isn`t a front drive shaft considerably weaker than a rear one? I like the idea but I dont think a front driveshaft will be able to handle a 35 inch tire.
I have one of these in my Jeep and it’s only lifted 2 inches! It works just fine 🤷🏻♂️ And please stop calling the driveshaft a “driveline”! The driveline is everything in the system, from engine to diff!
In some situations, not necessarily this one, using a drill is a great idea. I work on steel boats. When you have 50 holes to tap in a steel cabin, you ain't doing by hand. Not unless your employer does care about the fact time is money.
@@Jack-tx2ve a snapped two in a steel plate is no big deal, especially in a production environment. A snapped tap in the only output shaft you own is a fucking problem.
I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee WJ with a 4" lift.. I didn't drop the t-case !! it has a 242 t-case . will this work the same ?? An can i use that front driveshaft ??
@7:36 i found it was easier for me to get a square cut with a cutting wheel by putting the t-case in 4L and trans in 2/1 and idling the motor. (MAKE SURE THE FRONT TIRES ARE OFF THE FLOOR or PULL THE FRONT DRIVELINE!).
Good video on this, I did the R. E. Hack n Tap over 20 years ago. I wish there would have been a utube video on it back then. That one is a flange mounting point, so no "cheap front drive shaft" to use. That's a nice kit especially since you can carry just one spare drive shaft for front or rear use. I always preferred to trash u-joints or drive shaft vs busting a R&P.
Some front Cherokee shafts are shorter the 2000-2002 grands have for sure 1" longer front shafts.
Clear video. Thanks for posting. One thing to add... @3:45 - the slip yoke can also just slip off your t-case under flex, which gets really exciting...
Thanks for the info!
@13:50 glad you mentioned castor alignment. I had about 5" of lift at the time and had lots of vibration on the freeway and had to install shims. Measuring castor and adding shims might be a good video topic in the future.
The actual slip yoke kit is way stronger.
But the hack n tap are down and dirty cheap and work. Done it a few times.
One tip when tapping the output shaft is get a stick of Castrol or similar cutting wax and coat the cutting thread of the tap numerous times. You will reduce the odds of breaking your tap immensely.
Absolutely! Cutting fluid or cutting wax is highly recommended when tapping anything. Taps are hardened, and thus, more brittle. So once they break inside a blind hole, they're very difficult to get out!
There is also a alternative way to install this i cut the yoke even shorter to create a gap between the flang and just tig weleded it to the shaft and plug welded the bolt hole i know its prement and cant disassemble the t case anymore but im going swap to a 241 Rubicon case real soon if it blows i will need to swap sooner
Great video .thanks for the video .iam getting ready to do the same thing on my wj .
No problem 👍 best of luck with your install
If you cut the shaft while the jeep is running in gear on a lift you can get a more even cut.
What about a 249 transfer case on a zj? Would it work on the case?
Where you get the kardan ?
curious what is the Crown Jeep Cherokee XJ 87-95 NP242 Transfer Case Slip Yoke Eliminator 4856142.. is that a different spline count than the later models?
Is this still applicable to a short bed MJ? Seems like the route I wanna go because I’m not scared of cutting this thang apart lol
Would this work for a LJ?
Isn`t a front drive shaft considerably weaker than a rear one? I like the idea but I dont think a front driveshaft will be able to handle a 35 inch tire.
Since this is a budget option it’s definitely not as strong, but considerably cheaper.
What should I do if I have a 4.5inch lift but it’s 2wd so I have no transfer case
sorry I don't know english!
Can you use this kit with a front cardam on the rear axle of the Cherokee?
Yes
Would the front driveshaft work for a 6.5" lift?
Yes, it will. 4.5 inches is the minimum lift height required, and there is plenty of length to go higher!
I've had this sitting in my closet for 6 months. Maybe it's time I just man up and do it lol
This must be your sign
I have one of these in my Jeep and it’s only lifted 2 inches! It works just fine 🤷🏻♂️ And please stop calling the driveshaft a “driveline”! The driveline is everything in the system, from engine to diff!
Everything is the drivetrain. The driveline is the trans, the tcase, driveshafts and axles.
Using a drill to run the tap is a TERRIBLE idea. Buy a tap wrench.
In some situations, not necessarily this one, using a drill is a great idea. I work on steel boats. When you have 50 holes to tap in a steel cabin, you ain't doing by hand. Not unless your employer does care about the fact time is money.
@@Jack-tx2ve a snapped two in a steel plate is no big deal, especially in a production environment. A snapped tap in the only output shaft you own is a fucking problem.
@@shooter77us totally man, part of engineering is knowing when you need to take care and knowing when the jobs needs to get done.
If you know what you’re doing it’s a great idea, I do it all the time.
@@evanjones6704 I don't believe you.
I have a 2001 Grand Cherokee WJ with a 4" lift.. I didn't drop the t-case !! it has a 242 t-case . will this work the same ?? An can i use that front driveshaft ??
Yes! It should work better with out a dropped transfer case
Ok Cool Thanks!
@core4x4fab is the process the exact same to do this with a 242 in an xj?
Does this work in a '99 XJ with 242 transfer case?
Did you find the answer to this? Lol
@@jonathanlobo8485 nope
4:12 Throw those straps away and drill it out and put u-bolts in instead, way better.
** Personal opinion and there's videos about it as well.
Mod a 2 door xj
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