Hey everyone! I am considering a SYE for my 99XJ/231, would like to hear what everyone thinks. Whose is best?

 

We're running the Advance Adapters SYE and we have no complaints

 

I like to think jbconversions is the best. mostly because they say they are better than the rest and have pretty pictures that show why
http://www.jbconversions.com/product...1j_std_sye.php

I'm happily running it. shipping time can be more than 2 weeks was my only complaint

 

Advanced adapters. Comes with really good instructions and i got mine with free shipping from summit racing within 3 days. Beat the hell out of it for 2 years so far with no issues!

I recommend replacing the tcase chain while you are in there, i wish i did.

 

Why replace the tcase chain? what upgrade chain would you put in? Link?

 

What's the best fish hook?

Put all of the SYE's listed on a table and 95% of people won't be able to tell the difference between them.

Asking which is "the best" is going to get a lot of opinions but no hard data to support those opinions.

In the long run most XJ owners will choose what fits their budget. It might be the least expensive, might be the most expensive, might be somewhere in the middle.

 

I've ran a AA SYE on my TJ and a JB on my YJ, I couldn't tell a difference between the two other then the One on my TJ was a Super Short SYE

Nomatter what brand you get it's better then the factory tailshaft

 

a friend of mine owns a pro. driveshaft / power driveline shop for 25 yrs. he has done it all & installed it all . he thinks jb conversions makes the best products, but takes longer to get. he once built a dana 300 for me w/ the 4:1 low kit, the jb kit was 5 weeks out so i settled for a tera -low kit , 2 yrs later the main gear broke from the shaft, they would not warranty it , cost me a $900 repair parts & labor. wish i had waited for the jb kit, they are super strong & worth the cost & the wait. imho.

 

I have to go with JB as well. They put a lot of effort and work into what they make. But as Serious said... it depends on your budget.
Some folks can get by with cheap and run a Hack and Tap with no issues. Some folks can grenade an Atlas...*shrugs* Me, I'd rather not run chinese crap in my Jeep if I can help it... at least where mechanical things are involved.

 

Thanks everyone! I appreciate it!

 

X2!

 

I honestly thought all SYE kits are the same.

Is rugged ridge CRAP?

 

nope. As I stated previously, lay one on the table next to an AA SYE and you would know which is which.

FWIW, I haven't had anyone complain about the RR SYE they've purchased from me.

Name a brand and there's sure to be at a critic with something to say about it.

It's the way of the world.