i need a front drive shaft

[ikeryan]

hey all, i have a 1976 CJ5 and i need to find a front drive shaft. im not sure what a stock shaft is, or what other makes/models will fit. i could use some help. thanks

 

[BusaDave9]

First you need to measure your dirveshaft. Measure how long it should be with the suspension compressed and extended.
What Transmission do you have? That makes a difference.
You could try to find one at a salvage yard.
Or if you dont' mind buying new go strait to Tom Woods: Tom Wood's Custom Drive Shafts - Tom Woods Custom Drive Shafts Custom Driveshafts Specialist
A new Tom Woods Drive shaft with HD u-joints would cost $224 (that's what I paid)

 

[suburban99]

Just bought a new rear shaft off ebay...he does fronts too.
http://www.jeep-cj.com/forums/f2/check-out-my-new-shaft-13122/

 

[BridgeStreetBlues]

I bought my front shaft from Tatton's Driveshafts. These are new ones of course.They were a bit cheaper than Tom Woods. Nice quality.
-IMO They make the shaft to handle travel depending on your operating length. Just measure center of lobe to center of lobe and give the builder that length.

 

[BajaEdition]

most bigger towns will have a driveshaft shop you can bring the jeep there and they will set you up