sye driveshaft length

[tigermuzza]

im getting a sye kit and driveshaft shipped in from the states and i need to know what length to order the driveshaft. if anyone out there is running a simular setup to me it would be greatly appreciated if they'd run a tape over theres.

mines a 2001 5sp with a 2'' lift

CHEERS

[Kiwi Jeeper]

Where are you buying from? I got mine from Tom Woods and he worked out what the measurement ought to be based on my providing him with all the other details. The best idea is to actually install SYE first and then measure the driveshaft length. If you can't do that, then talk to someone knowledgeable like Tom Woods in US.

You could also talk to Dave (Wooders) and get an idea. Every Jeep is different and possibly set-up differently.

[Kiwi Jeeper]

Just curious why you would need SYE for a 2" lift? Mine worked fine till I bent the output shaft and then I got the SYE (JB Conversion's Super Shorty).

[tigermuzza]

its a driveline place in the us, im ordering the sye and driveshaft at the same time, the reason for me getting it there instead of australia is its around $600 cheaper.
so i dont really have the option of installing the sye first before ordering the driveshaft

[tigermuzza]

Just curious why you would need SYE for a 2" lift? Mine worked fine till I bent the output shaft and then I got the SYE (JB Conversion's Super Shorty).

insurance that it wont break, and i want to do a tummy tuck soon

[crawl3r]

do u mind sharing the link of where your gettting this gear?

[tigermuzza]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=320503340480&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT

[wes]

Just curious why you would need SYE for a 2" lift? Mine worked fine till I bent the output shaft and then I got the SYE (JB Conversion's Super Shorty).

What tigermuzza said but also means you won't need to drop the transfer case.

[Kiwi Jeeper]

What tigermuzza said but also means you won't need to drop the transfer case.

I never needed to drop the transfer case with OME kit. It all worked fine with 1" MML, till the output shaft got bent after about 3 years of use. I then got Super Shorty and Tom Woods driveshaft. Spoke to Tom Woods about my current set-up and future plans, got the shaft that fits perfectly. I am now on 4" Currie springs and the set-up works wonderfully.

I had imported both the kit and driveshaft from States as well. So my suggestion would be to talk to someone who builds shafts for Wrangler on a daily basis. They would know what the lenght is likely to be if you can't wait for it.

FYI, stock shaft was 16 inch for my 01 with 3-speed auto and D44 rear. My changed shaft is 21.25" running length (a huge difference for a TJ).

[Kiwi Jeeper]

I have this:

http://www.jbconversions.com/products/sye/np231j_short_sye.php

with a driveshaft from:

http://www.4xshaft.com/index.html

Tom Wood is doing a package deal with Teraflex super short. I got the long travel XC driveshaft. It would be marginally pricey, but I have not heard about Adams driveshaft (Rugged Ridge does a lot of good parts for Jeeps, so that okay).

http://www.4xshaft.com/SYE/JBandTeraFlexSuperShortKits.html

Keep in mind that going with SYE, you will need adjustable rear upper control arms. If you go with super shorty (or RR's mega shorty), then you would need an electronic gizmo to adjust speedo (the gear drive is gone then).

[TJ Dave]

I'm in a similar position as the OP. If I install a SYE then measure for Driveshaft, how long (roughly) would it take to arrive if I ordered from Wooders or JeepKonnection? (I'm in Darwin)

Obviously it's mad mudding season up here soon, and I want to keep the TJ on (and off :) ) the road.

Dave

[Jeepin It]

The shaft I got From wooders worked from a 2" to 6" lift . I got the heavy duty SYE and HD driveshaft from them

[Toff]

Where are you buying from? I got mine from Tom Woods and he worked out what the measurement ought to be based on my providing him with all the other details. The best idea is to actually install SYE first and then measure the driveshaft length. If you can't do that, then talk to someone knowledgeable like Tom Woods in US.

You could also talk to Dave (Wooders) and get an idea. Every Jeep is different and possibly set-up differently.

Yup ring a local shop for advice then buy o/s :roll:

[B-RAD]

I'm in perth and it takes about 3 days for veem to make one up.

[TassieTJ]

insurance that it wont break, and i want to do a tummy tuck soon

do you have a BL, I thought to do a tummy tuck you'd need one ?
so get the shaft after the TT

[TassieTJ]

Searched for ya ;-)

http://www.ausjeepoffroad.com/forum/showthread.php?t=99926