Diy Sye

[baseballneal86]

After putting off a SYE and trying not to notice the vibes I was getting at freeway speed, My luck went south and my rear driveshaft U-joint blew up. This was at 70 MPH while I was on my way back to school from MD to NY at 1:30 AM.

Anyway I had to drive the rest of the way on my front axle and I am now without a rear DS and a broken tailcone on my 242 t-case. I'm pretty sure a SYE is the right solution but I dont have much cash to spend.

I have a 231 case out of an 88 layin around so I was thinking about doing old_man's DIY SYE and throwing that in instead of the 242. I heard that a YJ or TJ front shaft can be shortened used with a SYE. Is this true?

Thanks -Neal

[old_man]

I actually had to lengthen the shaft on mine, but you can probably scrounge one from a junk yard that is close in length. I haven't had time to do some junk yard research. If you have any questions or need some help, let me know. I have a few spare tailcones and can powder coat one for you. I'm only covering cost on it. I can ship you one coated for $40, or you can use Hammerite and let it dry for a few days.

Lots of luck.

[baseballneal86]

Since I would be using an `88 t-case and my XJ is a `95, I know that the spline count wont match. Exactly what part do I need to swap in order for the older case to work? Also, could you give me a list of all the parts that I would need to do your SYE.

-Neal

[old_man]

I'm not sure on the spline count issue being different. Maybe someone else can help on that.

[mississippi_xj]

I seem to remember something about being able to use a bronco II driveshaft with the sye...... could be a cheap solution.....

[Flyfisher]

If you've gotr the 242....why do you want to go to the 231? for my money, the 242 has everything the 231 has, plus more! The full-time 4x4 option is wonderful in snow country.

I'd re-fit the 242 with an SYE (they're available from RE).