1990xj2d

so ive been looking into doing a SYE been doing alot of searching and reading threads for awhile now and im looking at the IRO SYE mainly for the price. im running a RE 3.5inch lift with the RC shackle relocation kit would that SYE be fine for my DD? is there anybody running IRO SYE on there daily? if so opinions?

DieselD

Are you talking about a hack n tap? Or full HD shaft one?

1990xj2d

hack n tap yeah forgot to mention that..... im looking at the one with the refurbished front drive line its my only choice because i have the np242 unless i want to swap transfercases

and also does anybody have info on using the front shaft for the rear i remember seeing a thread on one of the forums that got purrty heated over it how it may or may not be safe? seeing as it is my only mode of transportation at the moment

DieselD

So far I've heard nothing but acceptance for using an xj/zj front drive shaft.

I'm planning on using one when I do my sye. I'm ordering all my kit next week.

Decided against the hack and tap but if you got the 242... its what you gotta do. Or swap to a 231...?

XJUSMC

I have the same kit with the refurb front driveshaft and I love it. Mine is my DD also. Install was fairly easy.
Only tips I can give you are cut the shaft while you have the jeep in reverse with a 4 inch angle grinder and take your time tapping the hole.
Also be prepared to have to trim down the supplied yoke around a 1/2 inch give or take.

also you have to take into consideration that at 3.5 inches of lift you may not have enough clearence/slip in the drive shaft. i'm at 5 inches and have one inch of slip in the driveshaft on level ground. I installed it exactly as stated in the instustions and have about 1 inch and a 1/8 left of spline on the cut shaft.

I would call IRO and ask some questions regarding your lift and how much slip should be left so you don't compress and kill your t case.

also I've read that different years of xjs came with slightly longer or shorter front drive shafts. In your case after you talk to them you might want to ask them if they have any in stock that are a bit shorter.

if you have any other concerns just ask. Dude.

EVILXJ

i ordered my SYE from jeephut.com for $156 shipped, how much are IROs hack n taps?

i know alot of people have success with them i just dont feel comfortable cutting on my TC

but thats just me

DieselD

How'd you like that sye? I was going to her RC but. 156 shipped sounds good. They all look similar.

brookhart63

Been running dirtnounds OffRoad HNT with an xj front shaft for awhile now. Its my dd and I beat the **** out of it. No problems to speak of. Plus it was 90$ shipped.

1990xj2d

thanks for all the answers guys but now im a little concerned about the driveline length though dont want to pay all that and get a shaft that is to long but dont want one thats to short for future upgrades...ill have to call IRO and ask some questions anbody delt with ther customer service before? or do they have a dealer/representative on here i could talk to

BrofessorXJ

Just ordered my hack and tap with the refurb driveshaft from IRO as well. I'll let you know how it works when I get my 6.5" LA on but I've heard only good things. A buddy of mine runs the combo on his 6.5" LA with no problems.

XJUSMC

the customer service is great. They are always ready to answer questions.

XJ-92

same setup here and i have no problems with it at all.

EVILXJ

i dont have it installed yet, just ordered monday but i really havent seen one look different from the other, the one i ordered is from rugged ridge

DieselD

Let me know what you think about it when you get of in. I'm interested in how it gets installed
Watched a few videos and I think I'm going to pull the TC out first. Or buy one from the junkyard to put it on and just swap em out.