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4x4 Related Groups => Tech Talk => Topic started by: heep-a-lop on November 24, 2011, 07:17:44 AM

Title: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: heep-a-lop on November 24, 2011, 07:17:44 AM
http://www.rubiconexpress.com/JeepParts/Product.aspx?folder=JPSYE&part=RE1807

thiniing of grabbin one of these for the 242 i am swappin in for the 249....

anyone used them ?

any GOod?

any bad experiences?
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: heep-a-lop on November 24, 2011, 07:29:06 AM
so basically its a flange that comes with a bolt and a drill and tap.... u drill the end of your yoke tap it and install so it doesnt make anything shorter but say for a 3.5" lift and 31's i think it will work?
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: morerpmfred on November 24, 2011, 08:36:18 AM
Yup that is what I got. When cutting of the shaft. Put transmission in reverse with the engine idling. This way you will get a straight and true cut on the shaft. You can even drill the hole the same way so it is straight Assemble with silicone on the shaft so there is no oil seepage past the splines
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: cLAY on November 24, 2011, 08:44:19 AM
What are you putting it on? I've run XJs and ZJs with 8" of lift and the stock shaft by having the correct pinion angle.

However the SYE is nice to have if you blow out the rear shaft and need to drive out with just the front end. Without a SYE all the oil comes out of the tcase. Also most kits have you cut the output shaft shorter so it does actually lengthen your driveline.
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: tubby on November 24, 2011, 09:14:16 AM

Ayup.
Hack & Tap
Only RE part on my Jeep(thank God)
Been running it for 3 years without a single hiccup
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: Black Betty on November 24, 2011, 02:29:18 PM
Check out jb conversions super short sye, that's the route I'm going and will be ordering it right soon here.  It's a little more pricy ($350 with shipping), but gives a nice ds length and angle.
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: heep-a-lop on November 24, 2011, 11:23:06 PM
thaniks guys i plan on doing it... clay i understand the whole not needing it my xj is on 38.5 boggers with no sye in a 231 case.....  but i wanan do it for the reason u stated want this to be a samll 31" tires reliable rig .....  thanks again guys
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: calltrex on November 25, 2011, 12:31:51 AM
I did the jb supershort kit last time on  a YJ

I believe it was only an extra $50 to get the supershort the the regular

Good kit
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: RckyMtnTJ on November 25, 2011, 09:54:19 PM
Check out jb conversions super short sye, that's the route I'm going and will be ordering it right soon here.  It's a little more pricy ($350 with shipping), but gives a nice ds length and angle.

Where is that from?
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: Fredduck on November 26, 2011, 08:10:56 AM
Where is that from?
http://www.jbconversions.com/
I did the Super short on my 241, so easy a caveman could do it  ;D
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: Black Betty on November 26, 2011, 08:51:59 AM
http://www.jbconversions.com/
I did the Super short on my 241, so easy a caveman could do it  ;D

What he said ::)
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: morerpmfred on November 26, 2011, 10:08:47 AM
Kinda limited on sye options on a 242 case. Every sye kit for the 242 uses a main shaft that has been machined down to size and you still have to use the stock shaft extension housing. On the older two piece extension you get rid of the back piece.
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: RckyMtnTJ on November 26, 2011, 12:57:06 PM
I've already got an email in to JB Conversions. Just wondering if someone local stocked them. 
Title: Re: Rubicon Express SYE
Post by: xjpete on November 26, 2011, 05:16:25 PM
I'm using the RE kit with no concerns  and its behind a 350 Chev on a 231 chevy t-case .