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Old 04-24-2013, 05:13 AM
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did you have to install SYE or no?
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It doesn't matter what lift you have..it's specific to your jeep.
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No not with my '98-three years no problem, no vibs.
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I had to install one on my 97.

Install the lift and take your rig for a drive, then you'll know for certain whether you need one or not.
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98 4.0 auto here, YES i did, plus degree shims on the rear axle.
like said above its specfic to your ride. but i have the exact lift kit, and same year jeep and i had too.
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i bought my SYE (at a great price from seriousoffroad ) for the reason that i might need it at 3.5 and that i will deff need it in the future since i plan on going taller later on...would i be able to install my SYE before the lift to get it out of the way? will a stock front DS fit in the rear with no lift??
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Yes. I used a front shaft out of a 95

93 2dr re 3.5 super ride w/Blisteins
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2001 with RE 3.5 Superflex, needed SYE.
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Yes. Needed she. 98 eithER 3.5..
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i bought my SYE (at a great price from seriousoffroad ) for the reason that i might need it at 3.5 and that i will deff need it in the future since i plan on going taller later on...would i be able to install my SYE before the lift to get it out of the way? will a stock front DS fit in the rear with no lift??
It will be close. Not much movement in the cv joint
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No Sye or Vibes on my 99, But I will be adding a SYE
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okay, so the main question. will the stock front driveshaft fit as the rear driveshaft with the sye installed but no lift?
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It should, but it'll be pretty well pushed in. I would seriously suggest putting the lift and SYE on at the same time.

To not get vibes with the SYE, you have to shim the pinion so its pointed directly at the TC. When you lift, this angle will change and you will have to purchase/install different shims/centerpins. Why do this twice and throw away extra parts?
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It should, but it'll be pretty well pushed in. I would seriously suggest putting the lift and SYE on at the same time.

To not get vibes with the SYE, you have to shim the pinion so its pointed directly at the TC. When you lift, this angle will change and you will have to purchase/install different shims/centerpins. Why do this twice and throw away extra parts?
yeah, ima have my buddy do the SYE and i do the lift. trying to knock this out in 1 day. who thinks i can do it? gonna start at about 10;30 (right after school) and will work till my eyelids are to heavy for me to support!!!
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Id say youll be working at least 12 hrs.

With 3 of us it took from 8 am to about 7pm to put my lift on..
But it did require extensive welding..and we stopped to paint parts...and drink beer.


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