How To Hack n Tap Install XJ Cherokee

[@DB-yj3qc]

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.

[@SuperAwesomeJared]

@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!).

[@SuperAwesomeJared]

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...

[@core4x4fab]

Thanks for the info!

[@ericfaley9019]

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.

[@skxj]

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.

[@core4x4fab]

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!

[@SuperAwesomeJared]

@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.

[@kevinclevenger8741]

Great video .thanks for the video .iam getting ready to do the same thing on my wj .

[@core4x4fab]

No problem 👍 best of luck with your install

[@jeremyhanna3852]

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

[@coachgeo]

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?

[@davidguzman-o1k]

What about a 249 transfer case on a zj? Would it work on the case?

[@TriggerHapySheep]

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

[@scottChapman25]

Would this work for a LJ?

[@officialWWM]

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!

[@therockinjunkieshow1391]

Everything is the drivetrain. The driveline is the trans, the tcase, driveshafts and axles.

[@benjamindriss9877]

Where you get the kardan ?

[@justjsse8917]

I've had this sitting in my closet for 6 months. Maybe it's time I just man up and do it lol

[@core4x4fab]

This must be your sign

[@firesorcererfs6029]

What should I do if I have a 4.5inch lift but it’s 2wd so I have no transfer case

[@pablitocopado]

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.

[@voxnova9471]

Since this is a budget option it’s definitely not as strong, but considerably cheaper.

[@rigsoffrods9386]

sorry I don't know english! Can you use this kit with a front cardam on the rear axle of the Cherokee?

[@marlinnotfish]

Yes

[@shooter77us]

Using a drill to run the tap is a TERRIBLE idea. Buy a tap wrench.

[@Jack-tx2ve]

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.

[@shooter77us]

@@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.

[@Jack-tx2ve]

@@shooter77us totally man, part of engineering is knowing when you need to take care and knowing when the jobs needs to get done.

[@evanjones6704]

If you know what you’re doing it’s a great idea, I do it all the time.

[@shooter77us]

@@evanjones6704 I don't believe you.

[@kdigiacomo]

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.

[@tomwolber]

Would the front driveshaft work for a 6.5" lift?

[@core4x4fab]

Yes, it will. 4.5 inches is the minimum lift height required, and there is plenty of length to go higher!

[@davidchappelle6480]

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 ??

[@core4x4fab]

Yes! It should work better with out a dropped transfer case

[@davidchappelle6480]

Ok Cool Thanks!

[@jonathanlobo8485]

​@core4x4fab is the process the exact same to do this with a 242 in an xj?

[@BenWebster84]

Does this work in a '99 XJ with 242 transfer case?

[@jonathanlobo8485]

Did you find the answer to this? Lol

[@BenWebster84]

@@jonathanlobo8485 nope

[@dirtydansoffroadadventures5075]

Mod a 2 door xj

[@staffordgrant3387]

Np242*