If I do the SYE with a double u-joint driveshaft as a rear driveshaft, do I still need to do the transfercase drop?




I plan on building a completely new trans mount out of tube and having it bolt (or mounts welded to the unibody) so that the whole driveline is sucked up closer to the body.

 

Nope

 

Awesome!! Thanks!

 

You will need shims for the rear axle though

 

how big of a shim? It'll be temporary until I can 4 link.

 

How big will your lift be? You can't really tell what size shims you will need until you lift it, install the SYE, and measure the angles

 

I will eventually be doing a 4 link in the rear as well but til then, bigger shocks, coils and a bastard pack. With 37"s

 

Also would the rear driveshaft have to be longer? Or can I use a ZJ front driveshaft?

 

You might be able to get away with a ZJ front, but I can't guarantee

 

Ok well I'll look for ZJ and XJ driveshafts-- I can them lengthened locally.

 

Here is how you set it up

http://www.xjtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7299

 

Perfect! Thanks! The diagram makes it alot simpler to follow.

 

you need to install it, use an angle finder and set the pinion 2° from the t case

 

Sounds good. There's a 2* shim on Trail Gear; That'll be easy to install.

 

I am not telling you to get a 2° shim... I am telling you where it should measure after the shim is installed.... you won't know until you install and measure...

but as long as you are with in a few degrees it should be driveable until you can get the correct shim