Tail housing swap
02-01-2017, 04:06 PM
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Tail housing swap
I am looking into doing a hack and tap on my NP231(91). I have read probably a dozen or so ways. Which brings up my question. Is it possible to use a 96+ rear extension housing on a 95- down?
02-01-2017, 06:27 PM
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Why would you want to? I have a 90. I used the PORC kit. Replaces the entire output shaft rather than cutting it down. More work, but better solution. Stronger and considerably shorter.
02-01-2017, 08:44 PM
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02-02-2017, 04:30 AM
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Look them up on Amazon, that's where I got mine. Best price I found on it. They review well. Only issue that seems to be common is the output seal leaks. I noticed mine has started to leak, I have had it in the Jeep about 6 months now. It's a common seal, so it shouldn't be bad getting a replacement. As far as install, I pulled my transfer case out of the Jeep to do it on the work bench. The extra work to pull it out of the Jeep saves the aggravation of working under the jeep. BleepinJeep has a good video on youtube about installing the SYE.
02-02-2017, 09:46 AM
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PM XJ Wonders here on this forum he is very knowledgeable about SYE's and installs and sells them in TC's for a reasonable. But he can advise about quality of most kits wish I had spoke with him yrs ago before I bought my SYE.
02-02-2017, 03:44 PM
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Awesome thanks for the heads up. I have searched a few kits. As far as install I might just do it on my bench and rebuild my TC at the same time. For the moment I am getting adjusted to working 12hr nights and definitely need my checks to come in strong for me to commit. One question I have is can I run a XJ front axle or would I need a custom one. I will be on ~6" of lift with a 8.25 rear. I have read so many conflicting posts that I am getting confused with it