I've read on many posts that the Jeeps really are all unique in this aspect. You just have to figure it out when you install the lift, and be ready to adjust it as necessary after a short drive, and then decide if you should go with the SYE.

 

Yes, every Jeep reacts differently to mods. It's a try it first deal.

 

I totally agree. Jeeps are like girlfriends, some need extra accessories and some are just fine with what you give then. LMAO As for my jeep I dont see why I would ever get an SYE since I have not experienced any problems yet

 

I'm running a rustys 3" spring pack lift. (full leafs, coils, and shocks) I netted 4.5in. From it. Bought a tcase drop "just in case". I just recently went with 2in coil spacers and teraflex shackles, to go bigger. Ended up having to buy LCA's, new trackbar, and jk quicker disconnects just to be able to drive the damn thing. I'm sitting 7 inches over stock. I get driveline vibrations at 65mph. Gonna go with shims.

00 sport on 31x10.50 MTs. Every jeep reacts different, from my experience

 

it doesn't matter how your jeep reacts, at 7in of lift, you really should get an sye

 

Also, with that much lift, you should really extend brake lines, and upgrade your steering. It is not a cheap or easy thing to upgrade from 4.5 to 6-7in of lift

 

Depends on the shaft angle.

 

And yah definetly wasn't cheap, or easy. Still have more parts to buy.

 

what? 3" + 2" = 7"?? I just checked on teraflex they only make a 1.5" shackle. you should be sitting 5" front 5.5" rear tops
is 7" over stock including tire size

 

The components don't always work as advertised. My 3" RC coils did 2¼" so I swapped the stock isolator with a 1-3/4" spacer and it worked out pretty much right on.

 

Im running a rustys 3 inch lift kit with new leafs i the back and they were fine for about 4 or 5 months then they started sagging almost to where a stock cherokee would have sat so i added 3 inch blocks and got it back to where it sat when the lift was brand new. It is a decent lift overall especially for the price and has taken alot of abuse. The ride quality is spectacular but i dont mind it doesnt beat my teeth out.

 

Thanks everyone. Ended up goin with the 3'' rc shocks all around. Rc coils up front and 3.5 re leaf packs in the bqck. So far I have no vibes ( except when snow gets frozen in the wheels ). If I get vibes il go from there. Prolly a tcase drop due to cost effectiveness. Those back shocl bolts were fun. Knocked out the nuts after they all snapped lol

 

On second thought I'm gonna pony up and do the sye. Any suggestion on brands you've had good luck with. Hack n tap is cheaper but is i t worth it or like most things u should prolly buck up and get thw good one. And I can replace the shaft with a cut and balanced front xj shaft?

 

I've installed 2 of these myself and had a couple friends buy them and are very happy as well. all SYE's are pretty much the same. but JB conversions explains the difference with their patented no-bind yoke (or whatever). for the same cost ($200) as most other SYE's I figure why the heck not http://www.jbconversions.com/product...1j_std_sye.php

I've always hated the idea of hack n tap. even the name sounds janky. they seem to work fine but its just one of those things that bothers me to no end for some reason. it just feels cheap and lazy. full SYE is the right choice for me. I'd like my entire tailhousing and shaft replaced

your current front drive shaft should work. just install your SYE and pop that shaft in the back. drive yourself to the junkyard and pick up another one for $30 to fit your front. no need to have anything retubed

 

I'll be doing a HNT because it's basically my only option for the NP242...