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?

 

What year Jeep? What trans? What rear diff?

 

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.

 

yes 95 style grand cherokee front shaft with v8,picked up a spare today 30 bucks at local u pull

 

It's a 91, AW4, and I'm not sure about the diff but I know it has the tow package?

 

That's the front drive shaft from a ZJ? And it will work in my rear?

 

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.

 

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.

 

So can anyone answer my question? Haha

 

IRO seems to say they use them out of xj's, tj's and zj's

Hopefully someone will chime in

 

If I have the np242 do I need the seal flange?

 

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?

 

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