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I agree with that. In my opinion you might as well have all your control arms be adjustable. It certainly helps to have that extra adjustability should you ever need it.
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I agree with that. In my opinion you might as well have all your control arms be adjustable. It certainly helps to have that extra adjustability should you ever need it.
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Great choice with Adams! I went to Adams for my Teraflex Extreme Short Shaft SYE with CV driveshaft combination. Great company to work with, and the quality of the driveshaft is superb. I installed a tummy tuck at the same time and couldn't be happier.
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Yep, that's something to keep in mind as well, and it's going to vary from vehicle to vehicle unfortunately so there's no for sure answer on it.
When I bought my Jeep it already had the 4" lift and transfer case drop. It always had a little vibration when first starting, but I never thought too much of it. I didn't sense any kind of vibration while driving.
I just picked it up from having everything installed. HOLY HELL what a freaking difference. Apparently I did have driveline vibrations, I just never knew anything different.
I just picked it up from having everything installed. HOLY HELL what a freaking difference. Apparently I did have driveline vibrations, I just never knew anything different.
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Interesting! What ended up fixing the vibration? I'm assuming it was a combination of an SYE, driveshaft and getting everything setup properly?
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Similar experience here. I was running 4.5" suspension lift for several years without SYE and CV driveshaft. I reduced vibration by running 1" Brown Dog Motor Mounts and had 5-6 washers and longer bolts between frame/skid. Once I actually decided to do it right by installing SYE/CV driveshaft, it was a dramatic difference. Didn't realize how many vibes I was having. At the same time I installed the UCF tummy tuck and now have a flat skid and zero vibes.
Out of curiosity how much did it cost for installation. If you don't mind me asking. Having a hard time finding reasonable labor costs where I live.
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When looking for a kit, is it best to buy the SYE and install it, then send off the measurements for a driveshaft? Or should I assume that most companies have worked with SYE's and driveshafts to know what I need for my specific set up?
Also, If I can't do a tummy tuck at the same time as the SYE, will the normal play in the CV driveshaft be enough to handle the difference from the stock skid to the tummy tuck skid later on? Or will I need to fork out for another driveshaft with the tummy tuck?
What tummy tucks are recommended?
Also, If I can't do a tummy tuck at the same time as the SYE, will the normal play in the CV driveshaft be enough to handle the difference from the stock skid to the tummy tuck skid later on? Or will I need to fork out for another driveshaft with the tummy tuck?
What tummy tucks are recommended?
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Absolutely, yes! That way you'll get the correct driveshaft length dead-on, the first time. I made the mistake of ordering an SYE and a driveshaft at the same time for my old XJ. Once I got it all installed I found the driveshaft was a bit too long, and the slip joint on it was way too close to bottoming out. I had to send it back and get another just because of that!
It should be able to handle it.
Savvy makes the best tummy tuck out there as far as I'm concerned. It's aluminum, offers the best clearance of all of them, and it's a damn fine, quality piece.
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Award for the best jeep forum goes to.... These guys! thanks for the info!
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Was rear shock clearance mentioned? When you rotate the pinion up to match the TC output yoke the lower portion of the shock body may rub on the lower spring perch. Depends on which brand of shock you have I think.
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No, but thank you for mentioning this. I will add it to the original post.
This is an issue I encountered on my Rubicon when I added the 4" lift. The pinion angle was moved up so much that my shocks were hitting my lower spring perch. I eventually went with some relocation brackets.
I will be going with Clayton Offroad's brackets that you weld to the back of your lower control arm brackets. Moves your shocks out of the way and also allows you to get rid of those pesky lower shock mounts that drag on everything.
Does anyone have any experience with JB Conversion's kit? I've read reviews and such. Looks like their kit offers a better clearance yoke? Not sure how important that would be.
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