Backward drive shaft?

[ProbablyBroke]

I just had a 1/4 " wall long slip drive shaft made for my Toyota buggy. I'd like to protect the splines by mounting the shorter splined end on the transfer case side. The truck is 4 linked rear. I guess my concern is that the long heavy end of the shaft would be what was sliding in relation to the rest of the truck. Is this a no no?

 

[Croatan_Kid]

I usually put the slip end at the transfer case, but a lot of folks run it the other way. I really don't think it matters.

 

[jeepinmatt]

If it's a CV joint shaft, you need the double jointed part up at the t-case. If it's a single joint at both ends, then you can run it either way. The tube is easier to dent, so keep that in mind.

 

[ol'Jeeps]

I dont know how the 'rules' state it. But I always run my slips at the top to protect them from the rocks and keep em further up from the mud. I think the big end is stronger

 

[mcutler]

What Scott said is right, but many times the tube end yoke of the driveshaft will allow more angularity than the slip end yoke= less grinding for clearance at full droop.

 

[ProbablyBroke]

Thanks for the input guys.