Rough Country 4" lift series II SYE and Drive shaft

colder152000 · 07-21-2009, 01:34 PM

How many of you got this lift and didnt include the recommended SYE and drive shaft? I want this lift but dont want to drop all that money on those

**TheBoogieman** · 07-21-2009, 02:00 PM

SYE doesn't come with the kit.They give you the t case drop.I had that lift on my 05'.
http://www.roughcountry.com/jeep_tj_4.html

colder152000 · 07-21-2009, 02:10 PM

so u used the t case drop instead of the slip yoke?

**TheBoogieman** · 07-21-2009, 02:14 PM

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so u used the t case drop instead of the slip yoke?

Yup and it works fine.See.

You could also do a MML and maybe use less of a t case drop.The only other thing you need to buy with that kit is a front adjustable track bar to center the front axle.

JEEPJETS · 07-21-2009, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by colder152000

How many of you got this lift and didnt include the recommended SYE and drive shaft? I want this lift but dont want to drop all that money on those

Just had this installed and did the complete lift and SYE and drive shaft. No vibrations at all.also added the 2.2 shocks. Great kit.

colder152000 · 07-22-2009, 08:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Theboogieman

Yup and it works fine.See.

You could also do a MML and maybe use less of a t case drop.The only other thing you need to buy with that kit is a front adjustable track bar to center the front axle.

Did you get any vibrations? and did u buy the track bar from rc too?

**TheBoogieman** · 07-22-2009, 08:54 AM

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Did you get any vibrations? and did u buy the track bar from rc too?

No vibes and I bought the RC adjustable front track bar on ebay for $80.

colder152000 · 07-22-2009, 09:24 AM

sweet d00d thanks

**TheBoogieman** · 07-22-2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by colder152000

sweet d00d thanks

ian_l_russell · 07-23-2009, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Theboogieman

Yup and it works fine.See.

You could also do a MML and maybe use less of a t case drop.The only other thing you need to buy with that kit is a front adjustable track bar to center the front axle.

Sorry to ask what is likely a weak question, but I bought some Rubicon wheels with 35/12.5 tires from a guy who needed money quickly. I knew I would need to put a lift on, but I am hearing that I need at least 4" and likely 6". But I would LOVE for mine to turn out like your blue one here (that is awesome!). Can you tell me if these are 35 inchers and if so, did you have to do anything other than put this rough country lift on? I assume I need some spacers as well, do you know what the smallest spacers I can get away with...hopefully just 1.25". Thanks man!

BTW, did I mention...Great Jeep you have!

**TheBoogieman** · 07-23-2009, 11:56 AM

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Sorry to ask what is likely a weak question, but I bought some Rubicon wheels with 35/12.5 tires from a guy who needed money quickly. I knew I would need to put a lift on, but I am hearing that I need at least 4" and likely 6". But I would LOVE for mine to turn out like your blue one here (that is awesome!). Can you tell me if these are 35 inchers and if so, did you have to do anything other than put this rough country lift on? I assume I need some spacers as well, do you know what the smallest spacers I can get away with...hopefully just 1.25". Thanks man!

BTW, did I mention...Great Jeep you have!

Thanks.The RC 4" lift and a 1" BL would work.Wheel spacers of 1.25" will work.Those are 33's in that pic,but I ran 35's with less lift on my 98'.I had a BL,rear BB and 3" lift springs up front.

ian_l_russell · 07-23-2009, 12:26 PM

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Thanks.The RC 4" lift and a 1" BL would work.Wheel spacers of 1.25" will work.Those are 33's in that pic,but I ran 35's with less lift on my 98'.I had a BL,rear BB and 3" lift springs up front.

the light blue one is sweet as well. Nice work.

So do you think I could get away with a 3" suspension lift and no body lift on 35/12.5 tires? If not, do you think I could get away with just a 4" lift with no body lift?

The RC lift seems to be the most economical, or do you have another suggestion?

Thanks for all your help. I hope I didn't steal this thread. The info has been incredibly helpful as I was no confident in what I am buying at this point. Thanks again!

**TheBoogieman** · 07-23-2009, 01:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ian_l_russell

the light blue one is sweet as well. Nice work.

So do you think I could get away with a 3" suspension lift and no body lift on 35/12.5 tires? If not, do you think I could get away with just a 4" lift with no body lift?

The RC lift seems to be the most economical, or do you have another suggestion?

Thanks for all your help. I hope I didn't steal this thread. The info has been incredibly helpful as I was no confident in what I am buying at this point. Thanks again!

Honestly,I would go with a 4" lift if you don't want a BL.Here's the 4" RC lift with 35's and no BL.I would add a 3/4" spacer up front to level it out some.

njkeagle · 07-23-2009, 01:10 PM

I have the same kit but I put the SYE on and it works fine. Some Jeeps are OK with just the t-case drop and some aren't. I guess it all depends on the Jeep.

ian_l_russell · 07-25-2009, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Theboogieman

Honestly,I would go with a 4" lift if you don't want a BL.Here's the 4" RC lift with 35's and no BL.I would add a 3/4" spacer up front to level it out some.

Thanks man. That is really helpful. I think I will go with just the 4" lift for now and maybe 1.5" spacers. I plan to put on 6" fender flares and I would like to new wheel setup to end up right on the outside of the new flares which I think they will.

One more question if you don't mind, do you think it is hard on the axle or bearings to have 2" spacers vs. 1.25"?

Thanks again!