Pinion yoke to axle centerline on XD60

PATRIOTKJM

PATRIOTKJM

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Would off the shelf Reel driveshaft be the correct length with pro rock 60? Just wondering if I have to get them shortened a bit with 60 swap or if distance to pinion doesn't change from Dana 30/44 to 60.


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I just put in a PR60 and have Reel 1350 drive shafts. No issues. I haven't flexed it out yet, but appears to be fine.

Edit- and FYI, my Jeep is a JKU.


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Mtb275 said:
I just put in a PR60 and have Reel 1350 drive shafts. No issues. I haven't flexed it out yet, but appears to be fine.


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Your driveshaft is probably too long and needs to be adjusted..


If your concerned about it, or want it right, take the appropriate measurements and take your shafts to a shop to have them adjusted.
 
TrainWreck618 said:
Your driveshaft is probably too long and needs to be adjusted..


If your concerned about it, or want it right, take the appropriate measurements and take your shafts to a shop to have them adjusted.
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Interesting, I look into that. Any idea what measurements should be? If I measure yoke at pinion to connection on tranny, how much shorter (collapsible) should driveshaft be?

Not sure if I worded that correctly.......


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Mtb275 said:
Interesting, I look into that. Any idea what measurements should be? If I measure yoke at pinion to connection on tranny, how much shorter (collapsible) should driveshaft be?

Not sure if I worded that correctly.......


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Get a hold of your local driveshaft shop and they will probably have a form for you to fill out that tells you what measurements they need. Since you already have them installed and are driving on them though, you might be able to take it to them and have them figure it out. Firsts things first, find a shop
 
TrainWreck618 said:
Get a hold of your local driveshaft shop and they will probably have a form for you to fill out that tells you what measurements they need. Since you already have them installed and are driving on them though, you might be able to take it to them and have them figure it out. Firsts things first, find a shop
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Thanks. Just was wondering if there was a simple formula.

I will call a shop.


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PATRIOTKJM said:
Would off the shelf Reel driveshaft be the correct length with pro rock 60? Just wondering if I have to get them shortened a bit with 60 swap or if distance to pinion doesn't change from Dana 30/44 to 60
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No, it would not work. The ProRock 60 is longer and you would need to have the shaft made to a shorter length.

Mtb275 said:
I just put in a PR60 and have Reel 1350 drive shafts. No issues. I haven't flexed it out yet, but appears to be fine.

Edit- and FYI, my Jeep is a JKU.
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You might be fine at ride height but you will bottom out your shaft when flexing.
 
^^ Yup. I just had 1-1/2" removed from my JE Reel shaft because of the switch from the stock 44 to a PR 60. My limit straps would not go tight because the driveshaft was binding at full droop (std EVO lever in the rear). Pushed the cap right out of the slip yoke.

Dave




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Glad I came across this thread. I had no idea I had to shorten DL. My wife has been driving Jeep around town Monday and today. I was under the Jeep last night and didn't notice anything unusual, so hopefully no damage has been done. I will pull it tonight and take it in tomorrow.


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Mtb275 said:
Glad I came across this thread. I had no idea I had to shorten DL. My wife has been driving Jeep around town Monday and today. I was under the Jeep last night and didn't notice anything unusual, so hopefully no damage has been done. I will pull it tonight and take it in tomorrow.
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As a reference, My JE Reel had only about 1/2" of play when sitting at normal ride height. Now there is 2".

Dave
 
dchew said:
I bet you were fine driving it around town. Unless your wife was chasing Mel Wade through the desert.


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Yes, I think so as well. I don't know the technical term, but the cap that is at the end of the splice yoke is still there, so the DL never bottomed out.

And I won't be chasing Mel in the desert anytime soon.[emoji16]


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Just wanted to follow up and let everyone know the outcome. I marked the DL where it was running when it was hooked up. Dropped is and I took the DL into the driveline shop. Driveline shop called and said they would only cut about 1/2" off. They said I would likely be fine for most wheeling. But to be safe I had him cut the 1/2" off. Very reputable Driveline place in Fresno and they only charged me $90 to cut and rebalance.

After I reinstalled the DL, I re measured and I think they took closer to 5/8", so I have 1 -7/8" in play.


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