So i'm seeing everybody buying the rustys 4.5" lift. I was under the impression that if you go higher than 3.5" you HAVE to have a slip yolk eliminator. Is everyone buying a SYE? Honestly i dont know what its for, is it necessary? What if you dont get it?

 

What is an SYE and When Do I Need One?

I have a RE 3.5 Superflex on my XJ, and need one though currently I'm running a TC Drop.

 

sometimes you can just get away with doing a transfercase drop, i think you usually dont have to untill you get into the 4 inch range.

 

The issue with TC drops is it throws your linkage out of alignment and moves the bottom of your cooling fan closer to the radiator. If you have a bad motor mount or have a mount that fails you could easily punch a hole in the radiator then. I have browndog mounts on mine so I'm no so worried about a failure but SYE is the next thing on my list.

 

I was told an SYE was needed after 4.5 inches.. but thats the threshold.

Also, a slip yoke eliminator... eliminates the slip yoke... In a rear axle droop situation the rear drive shaft can actually pull out of the transfer case f-ing everything all up..

I figured "why not..." If I was going to 4.5.. I might as well go to 8 inches and 35s.. the cost past 4.5 becomes much more reasonable if you want bigger.. but if its a daily driver and wont see the dirt much at all.. you dont need the SYE.. just know that you have a weak spot in the system.

good luck

 

Great info so far guys, thanks. So say i bought 4.5" rear leaves-how risky?...anyone done this w/o SYE or stabilizers?

 

huh?

 

pretty much u will need a sye u can sometimes get around it for a minute but if u try and flex it out or do anything fun at speed and u will have a fun new hole in ur floor to inspect the ground thru lol

 

Wow, sorry, edit. Meant to say "Say i bought" not "but".

 

Whats the cheapest way of getting around a SYE and TC drop?

 

a HnT

 

ok c'mon--whats a HnT?

 

What if i lift the front 4" and the back some where around 3"-3.5"? Would i be safe? Awkward...but safe...

 

man keep it level... HnT... http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Hack-...item51904039aa

 

Man...you're good. Thanks for the help. I know theres probably a bunch of threads about this, and trust me, i've searched, but wheres the best place to buy a 3" budget lift shipped for $100? Brand doesnt matter. Is a 3" budget life for under $100 possible?
Also, huntingman, you're always selling stuff, do you have 2-3" budget lifts?