Just a quick update. Got the shaft back, took about 30 minutes to get it installed and I'm back on my way, not longer a neutered little Jeep. Test it out in 4high and 4low and all seems good.

The shafts can be expensive, ranging from $300 to $700, but the install is cake and much better than watching your old shaft get torn to pieces with just regular driving (remember, that sucker spins even if your in 2wheel, so your stock one is getting trashed even just running around town if you have a 3"-4"+ lift.)