what r the pros and cons to each of these setups?

 

All I have ever heard is that the SYE is much better. Hack n tap is a cheaper method to achieve somehwhat of the same effect. You know the saying "you get what you pay for", this applies to comparing an SYE to a hack n tap. This is all my opinon of course... Just going by what I have read and heard. I plan on doing a SYE soon when I get more lift.

 

thats probbly what ill do i just fabbed up my own tcase drop for now till i decide

 

How much lift are you at? Any driveline vibes?

 

5 in. 3 in. rc lift with 2 lift spacers and shackles. no vibes what so ever with the t case drop

 

Thanks for posting this thread krkx93! I am doing the same research now and am also interested in what people think about the two. Also how do you like your RC lift? I am thinking about getting a 6.5" kit from them in the near future.

 

well the 3 in. rc is a big difference from the 6.5 in. lift. mine only came with coils shocks and an aal. no control arms are anything. but i love it! just wish i wouldve got the 4.5 kit 3 just wasnt quite high enough. rides real smooth on and off road and i actually get pretty decent articulation from it

 

Basically the hack and tap, YOU cut the stock t-case out put shaft down. Then you are going to drill and tap a hole to bolt the flange too. On the SYE you get a new shaft. Most manufacturers claim they are stronger. they do require disassembly and reassembly.. this can be done in the truck, but either way it is a PITA.

So to sum it up.. if you have the skills and cash and recommend a sye, but if times are tight, or you have limited skills do the hack n tap.

 

beware with the hack n tap you have to make a strait and balanced cut and drill in the right spot or you will get bad vibrations. i thought about doing it but i dont feel cofident enough so i am just gonna get a slip yoke eliminator, measure for a drive shaft and get one make, or i might even be able to use a front drive shaft off a YJ cause it is pretty close in length

 

I've been running the Hack and tap with 5.5" lift with 33's, I haven't had any issues and it is an easy install. Just follow the directions. I torture my Jeep everyday and havent had one problem. If you dont want to spend the cash on a SYE and don't go wheeling everyday I would think the Hack and tap would be fine.

 

im not sure what ill do yet my t case drop handles it for now ill probbly just procrastonate it till i break somthin

 

where are you guys getting the hack n tap for the NP 231?

 

yea id like to know to lol all i c is for the 242

 

and which one is 242 and wich on is the 231?

 

if you have part time 4wd than you have the 242. and the hack and tap is you cheapest option...dont think they make a sye for a 242