Sye?

[boostlesstj]

I've been looking into it and wanna discuss the SYE's available. I was wondering how hard it would be to actually get the gears and everything off the old and onto the new shaft. i have also looked at the hack and tap but would rather go for the actual SYE if it's not hard to do.

[boostlesstj]

also does this just use the factory front drive shaft from an xj or should a custom one be made?

[99TJ]

Its easy to do. and you need a new rear driveshaft. You can shorten a front cherokee shaft and it will work fine.

On a side note, I have a JB conversions Supershort, and I love it. It is a bit more expensive but it is the shortest SYE out there. Which gives you more driveshaft length.

[boostlesstj]

yeah if i was gonna do the work i was gonna do a super short

[rpiereck]

I got a quote from Young's Gear for a shortened driveshaft at $150, so factured that into the total price.

[boostlesstj]

is that them providing the driveshaft?

[rpiereck]

No, the price quote was for me bringing in an Explorer CV shaft and having it shortened, adapted for a SYE and Dana 44, and balanced.

[boostlesstj]

are you sure you got a dana 44 under yours?

[The_Ronster]

He has the 44, however, thats not a complete price. Remembering what they were going to charge Nate, you cant even get a shaft shortened for that price.

[rpiereck]

Yep, it's a 44, that was one thing I knew to look for on TJs when I bought mine.

[AJPTHNG]

Doing a SYE is simple, just make sure you have the right tools :D I didn't when I did mine and messed up a retainer. Go with a Super Short for better drive line angles, I know Ron has a Hackn' Tap and hasn't had any problems but I don't trust them. The directions makes it look like alot but if you take your time they are simple. I did mine still under the TJ, also make sure your careful when you remover your speed-o-sensor so you don't damage the O-ring. I didn't notice mine was cracked when I put it back in and had a leak that I couldn't find for the longest time.

[99TJ]

They shortend my driveshaft for 120

[boostlesstj]

i think im gonna go with a super short maybe even change the gearing but i need to change the gearing in the axles, this gas mileage sucks

[akhillbille]

Go with the hack and tap, cheaper and works just as good as any other. I'll check on that one for ya.

Youngs shortened my rear driveshaft, put a new spicer u-joint and replaced the u-joints in the cv for $98. Who are you talking to there? maybe have one of the folks that shop there regulary get a quote. Just a thought.

[The_Ronster]

x2 on the Hack n Tap. Its just as strong as the rest, just ask Stu Olson, hes been running one for years and never had a problem. Not saying you cant break it if you get stupid though...