SYE question on 3 inch lift
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JK Enthusiast
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SYE question on 3 inch lift
Looking at 3 inch lifts for my 2000 TJ and have been discussing with a couple local 4WD
Shops. Options offered so far include:
1. Rubicon Express kit
2. Teraflex kit
3. BDS kit
The shop that sells RE and TF warned that I may need to add a SYE to address potential drive shaft issues. He said wait until lift is installed and see IF it's needed?
The shop that sells BDS said there won't be any issues with the drive shaft?
So who's right? Any info would be appreciated.
Shops. Options offered so far include:
1. Rubicon Express kit
2. Teraflex kit
3. BDS kit
The shop that sells RE and TF warned that I may need to add a SYE to address potential drive shaft issues. He said wait until lift is installed and see IF it's needed?
The shop that sells BDS said there won't be any issues with the drive shaft?
So who's right? Any info would be appreciated.
JK Freak
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From: Los Angeles (SFV), CA
I had my TJ with a 4" lift for five years without the SYE kit and not a vibration. However, it has become fairly inexpensive preventative hardware. If you can do it yourself, go for it. If you don't wheel hard or drive too much, then skip it.
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Looking at 3 inch lifts for my 2000 TJ and have been discussing with a couple local 4WD
Shops. Options offered so far include:
1. Rubicon Express kit
2. Teraflex kit
3. BDS kit
The shop that sells RE and TF warned that I may need to add a SYE to address potential drive shaft issues. He said wait until lift is installed and see IF it's needed?
The shop that sells BDS said there won't be any issues with the drive shaft? I can tell you our 3" kit will not need it. That being said. The SYE gives good peace of mind knowing you wont have any issues
So who's right? Any info would be appreciated.
Shops. Options offered so far include:
1. Rubicon Express kit
2. Teraflex kit
3. BDS kit
The shop that sells RE and TF warned that I may need to add a SYE to address potential drive shaft issues. He said wait until lift is installed and see IF it's needed?
The shop that sells BDS said there won't be any issues with the drive shaft? I can tell you our 3" kit will not need it. That being said. The SYE gives good peace of mind knowing you wont have any issues
So who's right? Any info would be appreciated.
Last edited by Full-Traction Suspension; Feb 1, 2012 at 09:13 AM.
JK Newbie
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: Petaluma, CA
2000 TJ Sahara. I went with a Rubicon Express Super-flex 3.5" & 1" body lift. SYE & New Drive Shaft. 35" BFG MT K2. Upgraded Tie-rod. Fox Shocks w/Resevoirs. Why do it twice. Good Luck!
Last edited by Sahara707; Feb 11, 2012 at 10:22 PM.