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Old 05-05-2008, 09:55 AM   #1
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Slip-Joint CV driveshaft

Anyone using the SlipYoke driveshaft with CV joint from
Driveshaftsuperstore.com

I am preparing for my basic XJ build. It is a DD and I just want to run a 3" lift to run 31's. No crazy wheeling just bushwacking for hunting and occasional trail run. Is this a viable solution? $295 dollars is appealing vs $600 for a SYE+newshaft.

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Old 05-05-2008, 10:19 AM   #2
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I would say if you are only planning on running the 3' lift, you will not need the sye conversion. I run 4.5" with 31'2 and run my DD and probally a little more wheelin thank you, and no issues, IMOP, it is probally no necessary for your application...
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Old 05-05-2008, 12:32 PM   #3
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who the heck quoted you $600? i did my sye and shaft for $220
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Old 05-05-2008, 12:38 PM   #4
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Depending on the year of your XJ (-95 or +96 ) at just three inches you will either have very minimal vibes. Or just need a tc drop.
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who the heck quoted you $600? i did my sye and shaft for $220

I am assuming you got a good deal on a SYE and are using a front drive shaft in the rear.

By the time I pay taxes and shipping + duty (I am a canuck) a
AA or **** SYE + quality driveshaft will run me clost to $600.
I could use a front driveshaft but the time I rebuild the CV and pay for the SYE it will still be more expensive than the above shaft.

Anyone buy one of these things?
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Old 05-05-2008, 03:18 PM   #6
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that will only mask the problem. you will still wear out the bushing in the slip yoke and then get vibes. i would save up, find a good deal, or not worry about it. i wouldn't trust a cv with a slip yoke tho...
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Old 05-05-2008, 03:41 PM   #7
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i have no vibes

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Old 05-05-2008, 03:43 PM   #8
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i have crazy vibes at 50 mph with 3". i got to get new u-joints like every 3 months. im tryin to do a sye right now but i've been having problem after problem. i dont know if you'd call it a vibration as much as a serious wobble.
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Old 05-07-2008, 05:22 PM   #9
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that will only mask the problem. you will still wear out the bushing in the slip yoke and then get vibes. i would save up, find a good deal, or not worry about it. i wouldn't trust a cv with a slip yoke tho...
How are the slip joint and double cardan related. With 3.5 inches of lift is the
slip yoke really a problem? Hopefully someone on JF as bought one of these things. I suppose however there is a reason why everyone is not running them.
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Old 05-07-2008, 07:17 PM   #10
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I am assuming you got a good deal on a SYE and are using a front drive shaft in the rear.

**** sye and front shaft in rear, just to put it in persective how strong they are, i stripped a dana44 ring and pinion while running it in the rear driveshafts hold up just fine. i just get one that doesnt need a rebuild from the junkyard for $20
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