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Do I need an SYE for 4.5"?

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Old 01-19-2012, 12:41 AM
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Would I need a SYE for a 4.5" Lift with 33s?
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Most likely yes, but every Jeep is different. You could also put a transfer case drop on it, but that is just a band aid solution.
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If you have a 2001 as your specs say then YES.. You will need a SYE. The later XJs don't seem to tolerate lifts that much. And at 4.5-5 your gonna be out of spec quite a bit.

Budget for it in your lift. Your gonna need it.
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I needed on with my first RE 3.5" kit on 33's.
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Glad I ordered a SYE with my lift!
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