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Old 02-09-2012, 03:58 PM
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I'm about to install my 6.5" lift and know I need an SYE kit so I think I decided on the RE kit. But I don't want to spend the money on a cv joint or axle. Could I put a ZJ driveshaft in and it be long enough?
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What year Jeep? What trans? What rear diff?
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Seein your user names next to eachother confused the hell out of me. Thought jeepheep was asking himself questions.
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Seein your user names next to eachother confused the hell out of me. Thought jeepheep was asking himself questions.
LOL Sometimes I ask myself questions. Never get an answer though.
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I'm about to install my 6.5" lift and know I need an SYE kit so I think I decided on the RE kit. But I don't want to spend the money on a cv joint or axle. Could I put a ZJ driveshaft in and it be long enough?
yes 95 style grand cherokee front shaft with v8,picked up a spare today 30 bucks at local u pull
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What year Jeep? What trans? What rear diff?
It's a 91, AW4, and I'm not sure about the diff but I know it has the tow package?
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yes 95 style grand cherokee front shaft with v8,picked up a spare today 30 bucks at local u pull
That's the front drive shaft from a ZJ? And it will work in my rear?
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Im about to do a hack n tap on my 98 with AW4, 231j and an 8.25. With 3 in of lift would a ZJ front driveshaft work? SOOOO much easier to find in the local yard.
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Im about to do a hack n tap on my 98 with AW4, 231j and an 8.25. With 3 in of lift would a ZJ front driveshaft work? SOOOO much easier to find in the local yard.
For that height you really don't need the SYE or a longer driveshaft. Unless you plan on going higher.
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Originally Posted by jeepheep1
For that height you really don't need the SYE or a longer driveshaft. Unless you plan on going higher.
My 3 inch lift netted about 3.5 and even with a 1in TC drop I had vibes, so I bought the hnt. I may go up to 4-4.5 when I replace my shackles. For whatever reason the drivetrain on my 98 didnt like the lift lol. Maybe the splines on the end of the slip yoke are boogered a litte but if Im going to look at that Id just as soon cut it off and not worry about it in the future.

But yeah I have read a lot of guys don't need a sye at 3-3.5 but my jeep hates me.
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So can anyone answer my question? Haha
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IRO seems to say they use them out of xj's, tj's and zj's

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If I have the np242 do I need the seal flange?
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Help? I'm prepared to buy the zj drive shaft tomorrow but I need some help! Do I need the seal flange for my np242? Will that zj FRONT drive shaft work for the rear in my xj?
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Here's a write up on a pre 96 t case. It mentions the difference in installation on a post 96 t case. Hope it helps some.

http://jeep-xj.info/HowtoSYEconversion.htm
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