Rubicon Express SYE experience?
02-11-2010, 05:30 PM
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Rubicon Express SYE experience?
I am thinking about buying one. They are different than most as you don't have to split the case. You don't get the added length but you do get a CV joint and slip in the middle. Anyone every run one?
02-11-2010, 05:32 PM
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there expensive....... i would just get the Yoke from a TH350 and a Front Drive Shaft from a Auto XJ and be done.....Still require cutting. Withe the Eliminator Kits you get more Splines on the shaft and thats what makes it stronger.
02-11-2010, 06:48 PM
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its the same spline count as the NP-231 transer case...you just cut 2" off the TC output shaft and 2" off the yoke than drill and tap the center of the output shaft for a Stud then bolt the yoke down and bolt the XJ Front Shaft to the Rear....Easy and cheap.
02-11-2010, 06:51 PM
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02-11-2010, 06:53 PM
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what about one of these as a quick fix until I can afford buying a full sye kit?
http://www.rubiconexpress.com/jeeppa...YE&part=RE1822
http://www.rubiconexpress.com/jeeppa...YE&part=RE1822
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02-12-2010, 11:31 AM
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I ordered one last night should be here in 3 days or so. I'll let everybody know how it works out.
edit: I don't like the idea of using the smaller weaker front ds for the main ds
edit: I don't like the idea of using the smaller weaker front ds for the main ds
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02-12-2010, 03:11 PM
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Well brother, you saved my sorry butt a few hundred bucks. You ever in Naples I'll buy ya dinner. Thanks man.
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I just bought the iron rock hack n tap kit that comes with a refurbed front shaft. The cheapest one I could find at a JY was $50 if I pull it and the iron rock one was only 80 with a new u-joint.
02-13-2010, 04:41 AM
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