Help with cheapo SYE

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atxchris1234

NAXJA Forum User

Location

austin

• Feb 23, 2007

• #1

Is there a cheap way to get no drivetrain vibrations out of a 4" kit w/ 33's? Do I HAVE to run an SYE? An SYE is $800 installed.... Is there a cheaper way???? Im already spending over $2500 for the lift, wheels, tires and install... I Was hoping I could cut cost here... Or even put together a quick fix to get me by for a while while I put together additional funds.
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Thanks for the help

 

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mikereid350

NAXJA Forum User

Location

sudbury,ontario,canada

• Feb 23, 2007

• #2

well i have a 4.5 ish lift on my xj and don't have a sye.. but mine a 2000 it has a slightly longer tranny yoke...there is still about 3" of splint left at full flex...

 

CanMan

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lake Tapps, WA

• Feb 23, 2007

• #3

Is the rear axle shimmed yet? If not try like a 4* shim.

Might also want to try a TC drop.

 

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j33pownr

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Raleigh, NC

• Feb 23, 2007

• #4

You could try a 1in drop on your crossmember with axle shims to reduce DS angle. Cheap and easy.

 

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atxchris1234

NAXJA Forum User

Location

austin

• Feb 23, 2007

• #5

You mean something like this? How do I know it will work tih my trans. case? I have a 242... should I just call up rubicon express and ask em?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rubi...016QQitemZ260089247885QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

 

CanMan

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Lake Tapps, WA

• Feb 23, 2007

• #6

atxchris1234 said:

You mean something like this? How do I know it will work tih my trans. case? I have a 242... should I just call up rubicon express and ask em?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Rubicon-Express-Transfer-Case-Lowering-Kit-Jeep_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33586QQihZ016QQitemZ260089247885QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

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That'll work. It goes between the 'frame' and the X member. You will probably have to mess around with the linkage a bit, if you have trouble getting it in in hi or low range.

 

aparke4

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Atlanta, Ga

• Feb 23, 2007

• #7

wow 800 installed!!! thats outrageous... get one from porc for 190 to your door and even if you cant install someone else will for less than a few hundred... thats a lot for a sye

 

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dspilot

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Hickory Flat, MS

• Feb 23, 2007

• #8

Stay away from the shops. It is my opinion that shops see people wanting a modified rig as a way of making bick bucks easy. They always seem way overpriced on any offroad modification. Order the parts and do it yourself. You will learn a lot and have a certain gratification in doing your own stuff.

Just my .02

 

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fubar XJ

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Bothell, WA

• Feb 23, 2007

• #9

That seems crazy expensive. If you don't have any mechanical inclination, find some wheeling buddies to give you a hand. That'll help you get the wrenching bug and/or the confidence to start tackling your own projects. There is a wealth of tech advice here too, just about any mod/repair you will come across has been covered here. Keep an open mind, be willing to get dirty, and good luck.

 

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JonsXjProjekt

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Philadelphia, PA

• Feb 23, 2007

• #10

dspilot said:

.... They always seem way overpriced on any offroad modification. Order the parts and do it yourself. You will learn a lot and have a certain gratification in doing your own stuff.

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X2!

 

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carlton989

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Dallas, TX

• Feb 23, 2007

• #11

RE Hack and Tap: $80
DPG Power Driveshaft: $300
Shims: $30
Install: No more than $120

You could probably install it yourself with a grinder, drill, basic hand tools and about 2 hours

 

Last edited: Feb 23, 2007