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Old 08-01-2013, 11:38 PM
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Question SYE and 3 inch lift on later yaers XJ

Hey guys a buddy and me was just wondering how many of you all had to do a SYE on the later year XJ's when doing a 3 inch lift ? or did you just lower the TC. Like I said I was just wondering
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I didn't need one on my 3.5" lift, However I do intend on getting one but Regearing is my Priority currently
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I didn't mess with my T-case.

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Just lowered TC one inch. Six years-no problem.
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I did a 3" zone on my 2000 and had vibrations, they were slight but got worse under load, it was bearable, but I knew in time it would eat up u joints. I put in a SYE, and now no vibrations as all - smooth as butter!
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ya just don't know ya need it till ya need it...

If you have a 2 door I'm willing to bet you'll need it. 4 doors are hit or miss.

4 guys with XJ's at the shop I go to, none needed sye kit, till my ol bad luck XJ rolls up in there LOL. I had vibes so bad it felt like those massage chairs at the mall.
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3" RC and I really should get a sye.. Or I can just leave all the camping gear in and I'm good.
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I have just a 2" on my 98 and have a rumble from 30-34mph, I know mine would need it
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Thanks guys . I guess I should've made it a poll type thread but we wanted a little feedback also. He has a 2001 and we were wondering the possibility of running into an issue after the lift. It sure would be nice if they would've made these rear fender openings like a pickup so we could cut as much as we liked .lol
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I would vote for degree shims.
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Originally Posted by Barrelmaker
I would vote for degree shims.
I needed shims too
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99, 3.5" dont need anything.. however at 4" i was killing u joints.. also, dont you only shim if youve got a sye and cv shaft? wouldnt that make it something like the last ex?
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You can shim the rear so it's parallel.
Shim to turn the pinion up or down depending on your needs.
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When I lifted my 98 3" I had vibes at 30 mph and it ended up being a tcase drop and 2* shims that fixed them. Do sometimes wish I did the sye though
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3" 99, no vibes


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