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Old Jan 4, 2020 | 12:25 AM
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Was looking online and asked a couple people and it sounds like I wouldn’t need a SYE kit going with a 4.5” lift. I’m looking into the 4.5” RC long arm right now. I wanted to see that I’d be fine without the SYE since I would be getting the transfer case drop kit as well which I read would eliminate the vibration. Thoughts?
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Old Jan 4, 2020 | 07:05 AM
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You can not use a transfer case drop with their long arm kit, or any long arm kit that I am aware of. Every Jeep is different. Some XJs need an SYE as low as 3 inches of lift, and some can get away with 4+ without one. But with long arm, you are just asking for trouble by not putting one on.
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Old Jan 4, 2020 | 10:48 AM
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My 99 had a slight vibration with a tc drop, at 3.5 inches of lift before I installed a SYE. Do the SYE now, and save $ and headache.
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Old Jan 4, 2020 | 11:41 AM
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Anything over 3" should have a SYE. TC drops are band aids.
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