A slip yoke eliminator kit shortens your transfer case, which then necessitates a longer driveshaft. A longer driveshaft means you'll have a flatter drivetrain angle, reducing vibrations and wear on drivetrain parts if your Jeep has an agressive lift installed.
Nonetheless, how do you install a slip yoke eliminator YJ?
However that may be, how do I know if I have a slip yoke eliminator? Yours is a fixed yoke and shorter so theres your SYE aka slip yoke eliminator. The CV style drive shaft you can tell it is one by how it has the to joints right at the fixed yoke on the t-case and it also has that slip joint (where the blue is).
That being so, do I need a Sye with a 3 inch lift?
Registered. SYE is needed for any lift over 2.5" and even that will most likely require a MML. Mine is 3" with a MML and I had to drop my TC about a 1/4" to relieve driveline vibes.
How does slip yoke work?
Slip Yoke and Slip Yoke Eliminator Within many Jeeps, the slip yoke describes an internal splined shaft that's connected to the driveshaft itself using a universal joint. The slip yoke is present to transfer power from your Jeep's transfer case to the driveshaft, sliding in and out of the transfer case.
Package deal includes one Jeep 231 J Heavy Duty Slip Yoke Eliminator Kit SYE Kit part number 52231 and one 16.5" driveshaft to fit all 97-06 Jeep TJ Wranglers with Dana 35 and Dana 44 rear axles with 1310 series yokes.(will not fit Rubicon or TJ Unlimited models). Part Number: 52231 Rugged Ridge Part Number Interchange: 18676.60
Wrangler/Cherokee NP231 Transfer Cases have One Glaring Weak Point. | Slip Yoke on the Rear Output Shaft.
Converts Transfer Case from Slip Yoke to a Fixed Yoke | Improved Off-Road Durability and Performance.
Designed for NP231 Transfer Case on the YJ, TJ, and XJ. after 1996. | Earlier models must remove the Needle Bearings from the stock drive sprockets.
Provides everything to modify your transfer case | Requires RC Extended Travel Drive Shaft | Prevents Driveline Vibration / Rear Output Shaft from Breaking.
Does not fit "Rubicon" models; Does not fit "Unlimited" LJ models; A Slip Yoke Eliminator Kit is required!
2.5" to 4" lift ONLY - READ ALL of the above before ordering. If this length does not work for your application, ask us and we will do our best to accommodate you.
Phasing is the process of aligning the universal joint yokes on both ends of the drive shaft (or double u-joint)in a parallel fashion. If the joints are not properly phased, they will operate at varying speeds throughout each revolution which can cause second-order vibrations.
An Sye Kit is a very Important Upgrade after you have installed a lift kit on some models of Jeeps like YJ's, XJ's, TJ's and ZJ's. The Sye Kit helps to reduce the angles that were created after a lift was installed by shortening the rear part of the transfer case 3" and allowing for better angle.
1"-0.75" is ideal. Quote: Have you checked your drive shaft angle to make sure your u-joints are in phase with one another as this will cause a vibration.