ok thats good to know did you have to do anything with the transfer case or the Slip yolk. Also did you instal the kit by yourself?

 

what was the total cost for everything the kit required not including tires

 

That really depends where you get it. Do some google searches, the guys here will provide the info for the lift(what you need exactly and an estimate based on what they see and how much they bought it for) but your gonna have to cut the umbilical cord and search some on your own man. If someone is nice enough to search, they most likely wont go to far with it and you might find a better price by shopping around on your own. Compile a list of what you need(from info you got here) ask one more time if you need anything(after making the list) and if you get the greenlight start shopping around. Sorry for the rant but I'm just trying to help you out/give you some pointers.

 

no its ok i was just asking 01limitedXJ about his jeep because he did the same lift I am planning on doing

 

my bad, i thought you were asking everyone.. lol

 

i ordered my RE 3.5 from 4x4groupbuy, thats why i posted the link for you. they were good to deal with and my kit shipped out pretty quickly. and i installed it myself and had a buddy of mine do they SYE for me.

 

i bought mine through NAXJA from a vendor. got a real good discount. I dont remember how much it was. I also did the SYE from Performance offroad center (cheap and heavy duty). Installed all by my lonesome in my driveway over a weekend. Did the sye at a friends because he had done it before. Turned out to be pretty simple. hope that helps

 

Can anyone tell me how to do the sye install ive looked all over the web and cannot find anything on it maybe some videos or diagrams i just want to know what i am getting into, thanks guys

 

my build thread...with the performance offroad sye
https://www.cherokeeforum.com/showth...t=10917&page=3

starts at post 39...

you will need snap ring pliers, rtv, brake parts cleaner, tc fluid, and your normal assortment of sockets/wrenches/torque wrench.


there are lots of write ups online as well, i googled it and read through a bunch. its actually quite easy once you get in there. I halved the case, and did the sye on the vehicle.

 

damn the SYE kit is expensive then u have to buy a new drive shaft can i just lower the T-case instead that is alot cheaper. I mean will just lowering my t-case ruin my drive train? i really dont have enough for a sye

 

i got my drive shaft from the junkyard for 13 bux...rebuilt it with new Ujoints. Sye kit isnt that much, and its well worth it for NO vibrations. You may be able to get away with a transfercase drop, but thats just a bandaid on the issue. i dont recommend it. do it right the first time. lift it first...see how it drives. if it vibrates real bad, then save for the sye or do the drop if you really must. you can drive around for awhile without harming anything.

 

is there some where that shows you how to rebuild the J/Y drive shaft sorry i have no experience with lifts this will be my first one srry for all the questions. Im not going to be doin any serious off roading just trails and such will a 2 inch transfer case drop do the trick for any vibs? if not will the RE hack and tap kit work thats only 100 bucks

 

search around, try 'u joint installation' in google, i got a ton of hits. just be careful with the caps, they are full of needle bearings. you dont want to lose any of them.

i have no experience with the hack and tap. i wanted to upgrade to a stronger output shaft anyways.

 

I got my Re. SR 3.5 for Id say about 900 total, thats with full leaf packs. I did spend the extra money to get the new adjustable track bar, and RE monotube shocks.

 

how do you like it? i am now contemplating the Rough country 3 inch series 2 lift kit with full leaf packs because it is cheaper and will require less mods....