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I'll just add it, I want it correct.
Edit: Just spoke with Rusty himself, and he assured me with a relatively low mile stock driveshaft/Dana 35 setup as mine is, the SYE/driveshaft is unecessary. Yes, I'm flip-flopping but for now I'll save the expense. I can always add it later, and perhaps will.
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I'm all for the SYE/driveshaft, but was told it's a matter of length. I was told the procedure is install the SYE, measure the space between flanges and they send one the correct length. Later lift changes require re-measure and different length driveshaft.
I'll just add it, I want it correct.
Edit: Just spoke with Rusty himself, and he assured me with a relatively low mile stock driveshaft/Dana 35 setup as mine is, the SYE/driveshaft is unecessary. Yes, I'm flip-flopping but for now I'll save the expense. I can always add it later, and perhaps will.
I'll just add it, I want it correct.
Edit: Just spoke with Rusty himself, and he assured me with a relatively low mile stock driveshaft/Dana 35 setup as mine is, the SYE/driveshaft is unecessary. Yes, I'm flip-flopping but for now I'll save the expense. I can always add it later, and perhaps will.
Your priorities are your decision; I'm not trying to be passive aggressive here. I just disagree with him.
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I've also spoken with Rusty himself, and that was the moment I decided I'd never give him any of my money. You probably won't need an SYE, but it's still a worthwhile upgrade in my opinion.
Your priorities are your decision; I'm not trying to be passive aggressive here. I just disagree with him.
Your priorities are your decision; I'm not trying to be passive aggressive here. I just disagree with him.
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If your shifter says "2H 4H N 4L" you only have Part Time (CommandTrac feature)
Full Time shifter reads 2WD 4WD Part Time 4WD Full Time Neutral 4 Low (SelecTrac)
Full Time shifter reads 2WD 4WD Part Time 4WD Full Time Neutral 4 Low (SelecTrac)
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I get it. I found his advice helpful, and as soon as I know for sure I'm sticking with this amount of lift, I'll get the SYE. Otherwise if it's likely I'll upgrade lift and longarm (which honestly I don't think I'll need, knowing my use for this vehicle) I'll hold off on the SYE until then.
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^^ This I'm running a rebuilt JY front shaft out of a ZJ with around 5"and have had zero issues. Traded out some stuff for the shaft, and rebuilt it for less than $100.
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I just finished installing my rear suspension. The passenger side droops 3" lower than the driver side when the axle is hanging freely (jack stands on the frame). Is this normal?
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****. I haven't torqued any of the bolts yet and there's not even a driveshaft connected.
I wonder if it's because my driveshaft isn't connected... It could allow the axle/ shock mounts to rotate and change the geometry. IDK
I do but its not connected yet.
I wonder if it's because my driveshaft isn't connected... It could allow the axle/ shock mounts to rotate and change the geometry. IDK
I do but its not connected yet.
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