slip yoke eliminator...brand? recommendations? install help?
#11
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Re: slip yoke eliminator...brand? recommendations? install help?
Tom Woods recommended the JB Conversions kit, which uses a stronger output
shaft and a splined output yoke. Much stronger than the other main type,
which uses a shortened & tapped stock output shaft. FWIW, I installed a
Currie kit on my '94 YJ which just uses a shortened & tapped stock shaft &
flange plate to accept a CV shaft. It held up fine with the stock
drivetrain. I replaced the entire t-case with an AtlasII when I upgraded
the axles & added lockers.
As for doing it yourself, and bearing in mind I am a former ASE Master Tech
who's done many transmission repairs before I attempted this, it's not
really a very complicated operation. FWIW, I did mine by splitting the case
in the vehicle, rather than pulling the whole unit out of the vehicle.
Hardest part of the entire operation was getting the front output yoke's nut
loose, but once that was accomplished the replacement went very easily. Now,
the
JB Conversions type kits are a bit more complex and I'm not sure you could
do it the way I just described. Once Installed, adding on the new rear
driveshaft is a piece 'o cake.
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0310061901.4bec7f13@posting.google.c om...
> I'm planning to replace my rear driveshaft w/a cv shaft soon, and get
> the SYE installed on the t-case at same time. (I'm really overdue with
> this conversion and driveshaft replacement; I've had a 4" lift and 1"
> t-case drop installed for over a year now, and need to finally replace
> that u-joint rear!)
>
> My questions to the group are:
>
> 1) What brand/model/whatever of SYE kit do you recommend? Does it
> matter? This is with a stock 1997 TJ t-case.
>
> 2) I'm thinking about installing the SYE kit myself. I've never
> cracked a t-case (or tranny or anything...) before, but I'm pretty
> confident, and gutsy about attempting new challenges like this.
> However, I want to make sure that if I choose to do this myself rather
> than pay a shop, that I know what I'm getting myself into. So, please
> let me know of any pitfalls or tips/tricks I might find useful when
> performing a SYE kit install on my t-case. And, if there are any
> special tools that I'll want to have on hand or buy for the install,
> I'd appreciate a heads-up in that department as well. I've looked
> through the web and found a couple of reports on performing this type
> of install, but most of them seem to assume you know what you're doing
> with an open t-case (and you now how to remove it, for that matter).
> If anyone knows of some good guides/instructions for this sort of
> thing, feel free to point me to them! (Bill...;-) I just know you got
> some links for this!)
>
> Thanks!
>
> /Bob
>
> Hmm...maybe one day I'll learn enough that I can maybe ANSWER a
> question or two on this forum, rather than just asking them...yeah
> right! lol
shaft and a splined output yoke. Much stronger than the other main type,
which uses a shortened & tapped stock output shaft. FWIW, I installed a
Currie kit on my '94 YJ which just uses a shortened & tapped stock shaft &
flange plate to accept a CV shaft. It held up fine with the stock
drivetrain. I replaced the entire t-case with an AtlasII when I upgraded
the axles & added lockers.
As for doing it yourself, and bearing in mind I am a former ASE Master Tech
who's done many transmission repairs before I attempted this, it's not
really a very complicated operation. FWIW, I did mine by splitting the case
in the vehicle, rather than pulling the whole unit out of the vehicle.
Hardest part of the entire operation was getting the front output yoke's nut
loose, but once that was accomplished the replacement went very easily. Now,
the
JB Conversions type kits are a bit more complex and I'm not sure you could
do it the way I just described. Once Installed, adding on the new rear
driveshaft is a piece 'o cake.
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0310061901.4bec7f13@posting.google.c om...
> I'm planning to replace my rear driveshaft w/a cv shaft soon, and get
> the SYE installed on the t-case at same time. (I'm really overdue with
> this conversion and driveshaft replacement; I've had a 4" lift and 1"
> t-case drop installed for over a year now, and need to finally replace
> that u-joint rear!)
>
> My questions to the group are:
>
> 1) What brand/model/whatever of SYE kit do you recommend? Does it
> matter? This is with a stock 1997 TJ t-case.
>
> 2) I'm thinking about installing the SYE kit myself. I've never
> cracked a t-case (or tranny or anything...) before, but I'm pretty
> confident, and gutsy about attempting new challenges like this.
> However, I want to make sure that if I choose to do this myself rather
> than pay a shop, that I know what I'm getting myself into. So, please
> let me know of any pitfalls or tips/tricks I might find useful when
> performing a SYE kit install on my t-case. And, if there are any
> special tools that I'll want to have on hand or buy for the install,
> I'd appreciate a heads-up in that department as well. I've looked
> through the web and found a couple of reports on performing this type
> of install, but most of them seem to assume you know what you're doing
> with an open t-case (and you now how to remove it, for that matter).
> If anyone knows of some good guides/instructions for this sort of
> thing, feel free to point me to them! (Bill...;-) I just know you got
> some links for this!)
>
> Thanks!
>
> /Bob
>
> Hmm...maybe one day I'll learn enough that I can maybe ANSWER a
> question or two on this forum, rather than just asking them...yeah
> right! lol
#12
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Re: slip yoke eliminator...brand? recommendations? install help?
Tom Woods recommended the JB Conversions kit, which uses a stronger output
shaft and a splined output yoke. Much stronger than the other main type,
which uses a shortened & tapped stock output shaft. FWIW, I installed a
Currie kit on my '94 YJ which just uses a shortened & tapped stock shaft &
flange plate to accept a CV shaft. It held up fine with the stock
drivetrain. I replaced the entire t-case with an AtlasII when I upgraded
the axles & added lockers.
As for doing it yourself, and bearing in mind I am a former ASE Master Tech
who's done many transmission repairs before I attempted this, it's not
really a very complicated operation. FWIW, I did mine by splitting the case
in the vehicle, rather than pulling the whole unit out of the vehicle.
Hardest part of the entire operation was getting the front output yoke's nut
loose, but once that was accomplished the replacement went very easily. Now,
the
JB Conversions type kits are a bit more complex and I'm not sure you could
do it the way I just described. Once Installed, adding on the new rear
driveshaft is a piece 'o cake.
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0310061901.4bec7f13@posting.google.c om...
> I'm planning to replace my rear driveshaft w/a cv shaft soon, and get
> the SYE installed on the t-case at same time. (I'm really overdue with
> this conversion and driveshaft replacement; I've had a 4" lift and 1"
> t-case drop installed for over a year now, and need to finally replace
> that u-joint rear!)
>
> My questions to the group are:
>
> 1) What brand/model/whatever of SYE kit do you recommend? Does it
> matter? This is with a stock 1997 TJ t-case.
>
> 2) I'm thinking about installing the SYE kit myself. I've never
> cracked a t-case (or tranny or anything...) before, but I'm pretty
> confident, and gutsy about attempting new challenges like this.
> However, I want to make sure that if I choose to do this myself rather
> than pay a shop, that I know what I'm getting myself into. So, please
> let me know of any pitfalls or tips/tricks I might find useful when
> performing a SYE kit install on my t-case. And, if there are any
> special tools that I'll want to have on hand or buy for the install,
> I'd appreciate a heads-up in that department as well. I've looked
> through the web and found a couple of reports on performing this type
> of install, but most of them seem to assume you know what you're doing
> with an open t-case (and you now how to remove it, for that matter).
> If anyone knows of some good guides/instructions for this sort of
> thing, feel free to point me to them! (Bill...;-) I just know you got
> some links for this!)
>
> Thanks!
>
> /Bob
>
> Hmm...maybe one day I'll learn enough that I can maybe ANSWER a
> question or two on this forum, rather than just asking them...yeah
> right! lol
shaft and a splined output yoke. Much stronger than the other main type,
which uses a shortened & tapped stock output shaft. FWIW, I installed a
Currie kit on my '94 YJ which just uses a shortened & tapped stock shaft &
flange plate to accept a CV shaft. It held up fine with the stock
drivetrain. I replaced the entire t-case with an AtlasII when I upgraded
the axles & added lockers.
As for doing it yourself, and bearing in mind I am a former ASE Master Tech
who's done many transmission repairs before I attempted this, it's not
really a very complicated operation. FWIW, I did mine by splitting the case
in the vehicle, rather than pulling the whole unit out of the vehicle.
Hardest part of the entire operation was getting the front output yoke's nut
loose, but once that was accomplished the replacement went very easily. Now,
the
JB Conversions type kits are a bit more complex and I'm not sure you could
do it the way I just described. Once Installed, adding on the new rear
driveshaft is a piece 'o cake.
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0310061901.4bec7f13@posting.google.c om...
> I'm planning to replace my rear driveshaft w/a cv shaft soon, and get
> the SYE installed on the t-case at same time. (I'm really overdue with
> this conversion and driveshaft replacement; I've had a 4" lift and 1"
> t-case drop installed for over a year now, and need to finally replace
> that u-joint rear!)
>
> My questions to the group are:
>
> 1) What brand/model/whatever of SYE kit do you recommend? Does it
> matter? This is with a stock 1997 TJ t-case.
>
> 2) I'm thinking about installing the SYE kit myself. I've never
> cracked a t-case (or tranny or anything...) before, but I'm pretty
> confident, and gutsy about attempting new challenges like this.
> However, I want to make sure that if I choose to do this myself rather
> than pay a shop, that I know what I'm getting myself into. So, please
> let me know of any pitfalls or tips/tricks I might find useful when
> performing a SYE kit install on my t-case. And, if there are any
> special tools that I'll want to have on hand or buy for the install,
> I'd appreciate a heads-up in that department as well. I've looked
> through the web and found a couple of reports on performing this type
> of install, but most of them seem to assume you know what you're doing
> with an open t-case (and you now how to remove it, for that matter).
> If anyone knows of some good guides/instructions for this sort of
> thing, feel free to point me to them! (Bill...;-) I just know you got
> some links for this!)
>
> Thanks!
>
> /Bob
>
> Hmm...maybe one day I'll learn enough that I can maybe ANSWER a
> question or two on this forum, rather than just asking them...yeah
> right! lol
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Re: slip yoke eliminator...brand? recommendations? install help?
Tom Woods recommended the JB Conversions kit, which uses a stronger output
shaft and a splined output yoke. Much stronger than the other main type,
which uses a shortened & tapped stock output shaft. FWIW, I installed a
Currie kit on my '94 YJ which just uses a shortened & tapped stock shaft &
flange plate to accept a CV shaft. It held up fine with the stock
drivetrain. I replaced the entire t-case with an AtlasII when I upgraded
the axles & added lockers.
As for doing it yourself, and bearing in mind I am a former ASE Master Tech
who's done many transmission repairs before I attempted this, it's not
really a very complicated operation. FWIW, I did mine by splitting the case
in the vehicle, rather than pulling the whole unit out of the vehicle.
Hardest part of the entire operation was getting the front output yoke's nut
loose, but once that was accomplished the replacement went very easily. Now,
the
JB Conversions type kits are a bit more complex and I'm not sure you could
do it the way I just described. Once Installed, adding on the new rear
driveshaft is a piece 'o cake.
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0310061901.4bec7f13@posting.google.c om...
> I'm planning to replace my rear driveshaft w/a cv shaft soon, and get
> the SYE installed on the t-case at same time. (I'm really overdue with
> this conversion and driveshaft replacement; I've had a 4" lift and 1"
> t-case drop installed for over a year now, and need to finally replace
> that u-joint rear!)
>
> My questions to the group are:
>
> 1) What brand/model/whatever of SYE kit do you recommend? Does it
> matter? This is with a stock 1997 TJ t-case.
>
> 2) I'm thinking about installing the SYE kit myself. I've never
> cracked a t-case (or tranny or anything...) before, but I'm pretty
> confident, and gutsy about attempting new challenges like this.
> However, I want to make sure that if I choose to do this myself rather
> than pay a shop, that I know what I'm getting myself into. So, please
> let me know of any pitfalls or tips/tricks I might find useful when
> performing a SYE kit install on my t-case. And, if there are any
> special tools that I'll want to have on hand or buy for the install,
> I'd appreciate a heads-up in that department as well. I've looked
> through the web and found a couple of reports on performing this type
> of install, but most of them seem to assume you know what you're doing
> with an open t-case (and you now how to remove it, for that matter).
> If anyone knows of some good guides/instructions for this sort of
> thing, feel free to point me to them! (Bill...;-) I just know you got
> some links for this!)
>
> Thanks!
>
> /Bob
>
> Hmm...maybe one day I'll learn enough that I can maybe ANSWER a
> question or two on this forum, rather than just asking them...yeah
> right! lol
shaft and a splined output yoke. Much stronger than the other main type,
which uses a shortened & tapped stock output shaft. FWIW, I installed a
Currie kit on my '94 YJ which just uses a shortened & tapped stock shaft &
flange plate to accept a CV shaft. It held up fine with the stock
drivetrain. I replaced the entire t-case with an AtlasII when I upgraded
the axles & added lockers.
As for doing it yourself, and bearing in mind I am a former ASE Master Tech
who's done many transmission repairs before I attempted this, it's not
really a very complicated operation. FWIW, I did mine by splitting the case
in the vehicle, rather than pulling the whole unit out of the vehicle.
Hardest part of the entire operation was getting the front output yoke's nut
loose, but once that was accomplished the replacement went very easily. Now,
the
JB Conversions type kits are a bit more complex and I'm not sure you could
do it the way I just described. Once Installed, adding on the new rear
driveshaft is a piece 'o cake.
"Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
news:47b769ae.0310061901.4bec7f13@posting.google.c om...
> I'm planning to replace my rear driveshaft w/a cv shaft soon, and get
> the SYE installed on the t-case at same time. (I'm really overdue with
> this conversion and driveshaft replacement; I've had a 4" lift and 1"
> t-case drop installed for over a year now, and need to finally replace
> that u-joint rear!)
>
> My questions to the group are:
>
> 1) What brand/model/whatever of SYE kit do you recommend? Does it
> matter? This is with a stock 1997 TJ t-case.
>
> 2) I'm thinking about installing the SYE kit myself. I've never
> cracked a t-case (or tranny or anything...) before, but I'm pretty
> confident, and gutsy about attempting new challenges like this.
> However, I want to make sure that if I choose to do this myself rather
> than pay a shop, that I know what I'm getting myself into. So, please
> let me know of any pitfalls or tips/tricks I might find useful when
> performing a SYE kit install on my t-case. And, if there are any
> special tools that I'll want to have on hand or buy for the install,
> I'd appreciate a heads-up in that department as well. I've looked
> through the web and found a couple of reports on performing this type
> of install, but most of them seem to assume you know what you're doing
> with an open t-case (and you now how to remove it, for that matter).
> If anyone knows of some good guides/instructions for this sort of
> thing, feel free to point me to them! (Bill...;-) I just know you got
> some links for this!)
>
> Thanks!
>
> /Bob
>
> Hmm...maybe one day I'll learn enough that I can maybe ANSWER a
> question or two on this forum, rather than just asking them...yeah
> right! lol
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Re: slip yoke eliminator...brand? recommendations? install help?
And then there are those of us stuck with the np242 transfer case.
KH
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:vo5ga922gar68c@corp.supernews.com...
> Tom Woods recommended the JB Conversions kit, which uses a stronger output
> shaft and a splined output yoke. Much stronger than the other main type,
> which uses a shortened & tapped stock output shaft. FWIW, I installed a
> Currie kit on my '94 YJ which just uses a shortened & tapped stock shaft &
> flange plate to accept a CV shaft. It held up fine with the stock
> drivetrain. I replaced the entire t-case with an AtlasII when I upgraded
> the axles & added lockers.
>
> As for doing it yourself, and bearing in mind I am a former ASE Master
Tech
> who's done many transmission repairs before I attempted this, it's not
> really a very complicated operation. FWIW, I did mine by splitting the
case
> in the vehicle, rather than pulling the whole unit out of the vehicle.
> Hardest part of the entire operation was getting the front output yoke's
nut
> loose, but once that was accomplished the replacement went very easily.
Now,
> the
> JB Conversions type kits are a bit more complex and I'm not sure you could
> do it the way I just described. Once Installed, adding on the new rear
> driveshaft is a piece 'o cake.
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0310061901.4bec7f13@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm planning to replace my rear driveshaft w/a cv shaft soon, and get
> > the SYE installed on the t-case at same time. (I'm really overdue with
> > this conversion and driveshaft replacement; I've had a 4" lift and 1"
> > t-case drop installed for over a year now, and need to finally replace
> > that u-joint rear!)
> >
> > My questions to the group are:
> >
> > 1) What brand/model/whatever of SYE kit do you recommend? Does it
> > matter? This is with a stock 1997 TJ t-case.
> >
> > 2) I'm thinking about installing the SYE kit myself. I've never
> > cracked a t-case (or tranny or anything...) before, but I'm pretty
> > confident, and gutsy about attempting new challenges like this.
> > However, I want to make sure that if I choose to do this myself rather
> > than pay a shop, that I know what I'm getting myself into. So, please
> > let me know of any pitfalls or tips/tricks I might find useful when
> > performing a SYE kit install on my t-case. And, if there are any
> > special tools that I'll want to have on hand or buy for the install,
> > I'd appreciate a heads-up in that department as well. I've looked
> > through the web and found a couple of reports on performing this type
> > of install, but most of them seem to assume you know what you're doing
> > with an open t-case (and you now how to remove it, for that matter).
> > If anyone knows of some good guides/instructions for this sort of
> > thing, feel free to point me to them! (Bill...;-) I just know you got
> > some links for this!)
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > /Bob
> >
> > Hmm...maybe one day I'll learn enough that I can maybe ANSWER a
> > question or two on this forum, rather than just asking them...yeah
> > right! lol
>
>
KH
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:vo5ga922gar68c@corp.supernews.com...
> Tom Woods recommended the JB Conversions kit, which uses a stronger output
> shaft and a splined output yoke. Much stronger than the other main type,
> which uses a shortened & tapped stock output shaft. FWIW, I installed a
> Currie kit on my '94 YJ which just uses a shortened & tapped stock shaft &
> flange plate to accept a CV shaft. It held up fine with the stock
> drivetrain. I replaced the entire t-case with an AtlasII when I upgraded
> the axles & added lockers.
>
> As for doing it yourself, and bearing in mind I am a former ASE Master
Tech
> who's done many transmission repairs before I attempted this, it's not
> really a very complicated operation. FWIW, I did mine by splitting the
case
> in the vehicle, rather than pulling the whole unit out of the vehicle.
> Hardest part of the entire operation was getting the front output yoke's
nut
> loose, but once that was accomplished the replacement went very easily.
Now,
> the
> JB Conversions type kits are a bit more complex and I'm not sure you could
> do it the way I just described. Once Installed, adding on the new rear
> driveshaft is a piece 'o cake.
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0310061901.4bec7f13@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm planning to replace my rear driveshaft w/a cv shaft soon, and get
> > the SYE installed on the t-case at same time. (I'm really overdue with
> > this conversion and driveshaft replacement; I've had a 4" lift and 1"
> > t-case drop installed for over a year now, and need to finally replace
> > that u-joint rear!)
> >
> > My questions to the group are:
> >
> > 1) What brand/model/whatever of SYE kit do you recommend? Does it
> > matter? This is with a stock 1997 TJ t-case.
> >
> > 2) I'm thinking about installing the SYE kit myself. I've never
> > cracked a t-case (or tranny or anything...) before, but I'm pretty
> > confident, and gutsy about attempting new challenges like this.
> > However, I want to make sure that if I choose to do this myself rather
> > than pay a shop, that I know what I'm getting myself into. So, please
> > let me know of any pitfalls or tips/tricks I might find useful when
> > performing a SYE kit install on my t-case. And, if there are any
> > special tools that I'll want to have on hand or buy for the install,
> > I'd appreciate a heads-up in that department as well. I've looked
> > through the web and found a couple of reports on performing this type
> > of install, but most of them seem to assume you know what you're doing
> > with an open t-case (and you now how to remove it, for that matter).
> > If anyone knows of some good guides/instructions for this sort of
> > thing, feel free to point me to them! (Bill...;-) I just know you got
> > some links for this!)
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > /Bob
> >
> > Hmm...maybe one day I'll learn enough that I can maybe ANSWER a
> > question or two on this forum, rather than just asking them...yeah
> > right! lol
>
>
#15
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Re: slip yoke eliminator...brand? recommendations? install help?
And then there are those of us stuck with the np242 transfer case.
KH
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:vo5ga922gar68c@corp.supernews.com...
> Tom Woods recommended the JB Conversions kit, which uses a stronger output
> shaft and a splined output yoke. Much stronger than the other main type,
> which uses a shortened & tapped stock output shaft. FWIW, I installed a
> Currie kit on my '94 YJ which just uses a shortened & tapped stock shaft &
> flange plate to accept a CV shaft. It held up fine with the stock
> drivetrain. I replaced the entire t-case with an AtlasII when I upgraded
> the axles & added lockers.
>
> As for doing it yourself, and bearing in mind I am a former ASE Master
Tech
> who's done many transmission repairs before I attempted this, it's not
> really a very complicated operation. FWIW, I did mine by splitting the
case
> in the vehicle, rather than pulling the whole unit out of the vehicle.
> Hardest part of the entire operation was getting the front output yoke's
nut
> loose, but once that was accomplished the replacement went very easily.
Now,
> the
> JB Conversions type kits are a bit more complex and I'm not sure you could
> do it the way I just described. Once Installed, adding on the new rear
> driveshaft is a piece 'o cake.
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0310061901.4bec7f13@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm planning to replace my rear driveshaft w/a cv shaft soon, and get
> > the SYE installed on the t-case at same time. (I'm really overdue with
> > this conversion and driveshaft replacement; I've had a 4" lift and 1"
> > t-case drop installed for over a year now, and need to finally replace
> > that u-joint rear!)
> >
> > My questions to the group are:
> >
> > 1) What brand/model/whatever of SYE kit do you recommend? Does it
> > matter? This is with a stock 1997 TJ t-case.
> >
> > 2) I'm thinking about installing the SYE kit myself. I've never
> > cracked a t-case (or tranny or anything...) before, but I'm pretty
> > confident, and gutsy about attempting new challenges like this.
> > However, I want to make sure that if I choose to do this myself rather
> > than pay a shop, that I know what I'm getting myself into. So, please
> > let me know of any pitfalls or tips/tricks I might find useful when
> > performing a SYE kit install on my t-case. And, if there are any
> > special tools that I'll want to have on hand or buy for the install,
> > I'd appreciate a heads-up in that department as well. I've looked
> > through the web and found a couple of reports on performing this type
> > of install, but most of them seem to assume you know what you're doing
> > with an open t-case (and you now how to remove it, for that matter).
> > If anyone knows of some good guides/instructions for this sort of
> > thing, feel free to point me to them! (Bill...;-) I just know you got
> > some links for this!)
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > /Bob
> >
> > Hmm...maybe one day I'll learn enough that I can maybe ANSWER a
> > question or two on this forum, rather than just asking them...yeah
> > right! lol
>
>
KH
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:vo5ga922gar68c@corp.supernews.com...
> Tom Woods recommended the JB Conversions kit, which uses a stronger output
> shaft and a splined output yoke. Much stronger than the other main type,
> which uses a shortened & tapped stock output shaft. FWIW, I installed a
> Currie kit on my '94 YJ which just uses a shortened & tapped stock shaft &
> flange plate to accept a CV shaft. It held up fine with the stock
> drivetrain. I replaced the entire t-case with an AtlasII when I upgraded
> the axles & added lockers.
>
> As for doing it yourself, and bearing in mind I am a former ASE Master
Tech
> who's done many transmission repairs before I attempted this, it's not
> really a very complicated operation. FWIW, I did mine by splitting the
case
> in the vehicle, rather than pulling the whole unit out of the vehicle.
> Hardest part of the entire operation was getting the front output yoke's
nut
> loose, but once that was accomplished the replacement went very easily.
Now,
> the
> JB Conversions type kits are a bit more complex and I'm not sure you could
> do it the way I just described. Once Installed, adding on the new rear
> driveshaft is a piece 'o cake.
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0310061901.4bec7f13@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm planning to replace my rear driveshaft w/a cv shaft soon, and get
> > the SYE installed on the t-case at same time. (I'm really overdue with
> > this conversion and driveshaft replacement; I've had a 4" lift and 1"
> > t-case drop installed for over a year now, and need to finally replace
> > that u-joint rear!)
> >
> > My questions to the group are:
> >
> > 1) What brand/model/whatever of SYE kit do you recommend? Does it
> > matter? This is with a stock 1997 TJ t-case.
> >
> > 2) I'm thinking about installing the SYE kit myself. I've never
> > cracked a t-case (or tranny or anything...) before, but I'm pretty
> > confident, and gutsy about attempting new challenges like this.
> > However, I want to make sure that if I choose to do this myself rather
> > than pay a shop, that I know what I'm getting myself into. So, please
> > let me know of any pitfalls or tips/tricks I might find useful when
> > performing a SYE kit install on my t-case. And, if there are any
> > special tools that I'll want to have on hand or buy for the install,
> > I'd appreciate a heads-up in that department as well. I've looked
> > through the web and found a couple of reports on performing this type
> > of install, but most of them seem to assume you know what you're doing
> > with an open t-case (and you now how to remove it, for that matter).
> > If anyone knows of some good guides/instructions for this sort of
> > thing, feel free to point me to them! (Bill...;-) I just know you got
> > some links for this!)
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > /Bob
> >
> > Hmm...maybe one day I'll learn enough that I can maybe ANSWER a
> > question or two on this forum, rather than just asking them...yeah
> > right! lol
>
>
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Re: slip yoke eliminator...brand? recommendations? install help?
And then there are those of us stuck with the np242 transfer case.
KH
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:vo5ga922gar68c@corp.supernews.com...
> Tom Woods recommended the JB Conversions kit, which uses a stronger output
> shaft and a splined output yoke. Much stronger than the other main type,
> which uses a shortened & tapped stock output shaft. FWIW, I installed a
> Currie kit on my '94 YJ which just uses a shortened & tapped stock shaft &
> flange plate to accept a CV shaft. It held up fine with the stock
> drivetrain. I replaced the entire t-case with an AtlasII when I upgraded
> the axles & added lockers.
>
> As for doing it yourself, and bearing in mind I am a former ASE Master
Tech
> who's done many transmission repairs before I attempted this, it's not
> really a very complicated operation. FWIW, I did mine by splitting the
case
> in the vehicle, rather than pulling the whole unit out of the vehicle.
> Hardest part of the entire operation was getting the front output yoke's
nut
> loose, but once that was accomplished the replacement went very easily.
Now,
> the
> JB Conversions type kits are a bit more complex and I'm not sure you could
> do it the way I just described. Once Installed, adding on the new rear
> driveshaft is a piece 'o cake.
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0310061901.4bec7f13@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm planning to replace my rear driveshaft w/a cv shaft soon, and get
> > the SYE installed on the t-case at same time. (I'm really overdue with
> > this conversion and driveshaft replacement; I've had a 4" lift and 1"
> > t-case drop installed for over a year now, and need to finally replace
> > that u-joint rear!)
> >
> > My questions to the group are:
> >
> > 1) What brand/model/whatever of SYE kit do you recommend? Does it
> > matter? This is with a stock 1997 TJ t-case.
> >
> > 2) I'm thinking about installing the SYE kit myself. I've never
> > cracked a t-case (or tranny or anything...) before, but I'm pretty
> > confident, and gutsy about attempting new challenges like this.
> > However, I want to make sure that if I choose to do this myself rather
> > than pay a shop, that I know what I'm getting myself into. So, please
> > let me know of any pitfalls or tips/tricks I might find useful when
> > performing a SYE kit install on my t-case. And, if there are any
> > special tools that I'll want to have on hand or buy for the install,
> > I'd appreciate a heads-up in that department as well. I've looked
> > through the web and found a couple of reports on performing this type
> > of install, but most of them seem to assume you know what you're doing
> > with an open t-case (and you now how to remove it, for that matter).
> > If anyone knows of some good guides/instructions for this sort of
> > thing, feel free to point me to them! (Bill...;-) I just know you got
> > some links for this!)
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > /Bob
> >
> > Hmm...maybe one day I'll learn enough that I can maybe ANSWER a
> > question or two on this forum, rather than just asking them...yeah
> > right! lol
>
>
KH
"Gerald G. McGeorge" <gmcgeorge@frontier.net> wrote in message
news:vo5ga922gar68c@corp.supernews.com...
> Tom Woods recommended the JB Conversions kit, which uses a stronger output
> shaft and a splined output yoke. Much stronger than the other main type,
> which uses a shortened & tapped stock output shaft. FWIW, I installed a
> Currie kit on my '94 YJ which just uses a shortened & tapped stock shaft &
> flange plate to accept a CV shaft. It held up fine with the stock
> drivetrain. I replaced the entire t-case with an AtlasII when I upgraded
> the axles & added lockers.
>
> As for doing it yourself, and bearing in mind I am a former ASE Master
Tech
> who's done many transmission repairs before I attempted this, it's not
> really a very complicated operation. FWIW, I did mine by splitting the
case
> in the vehicle, rather than pulling the whole unit out of the vehicle.
> Hardest part of the entire operation was getting the front output yoke's
nut
> loose, but once that was accomplished the replacement went very easily.
Now,
> the
> JB Conversions type kits are a bit more complex and I'm not sure you could
> do it the way I just described. Once Installed, adding on the new rear
> driveshaft is a piece 'o cake.
>
> "Bob" <magicclaw@mac.com> wrote in message
> news:47b769ae.0310061901.4bec7f13@posting.google.c om...
> > I'm planning to replace my rear driveshaft w/a cv shaft soon, and get
> > the SYE installed on the t-case at same time. (I'm really overdue with
> > this conversion and driveshaft replacement; I've had a 4" lift and 1"
> > t-case drop installed for over a year now, and need to finally replace
> > that u-joint rear!)
> >
> > My questions to the group are:
> >
> > 1) What brand/model/whatever of SYE kit do you recommend? Does it
> > matter? This is with a stock 1997 TJ t-case.
> >
> > 2) I'm thinking about installing the SYE kit myself. I've never
> > cracked a t-case (or tranny or anything...) before, but I'm pretty
> > confident, and gutsy about attempting new challenges like this.
> > However, I want to make sure that if I choose to do this myself rather
> > than pay a shop, that I know what I'm getting myself into. So, please
> > let me know of any pitfalls or tips/tricks I might find useful when
> > performing a SYE kit install on my t-case. And, if there are any
> > special tools that I'll want to have on hand or buy for the install,
> > I'd appreciate a heads-up in that department as well. I've looked
> > through the web and found a couple of reports on performing this type
> > of install, but most of them seem to assume you know what you're doing
> > with an open t-case (and you now how to remove it, for that matter).
> > If anyone knows of some good guides/instructions for this sort of
> > thing, feel free to point me to them! (Bill...;-) I just know you got
> > some links for this!)
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> > /Bob
> >
> > Hmm...maybe one day I'll learn enough that I can maybe ANSWER a
> > question or two on this forum, rather than just asking them...yeah
> > right! lol
>
>
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"Matt Macchiarolo" <mlmacchia@aol.comspambgon> wrote in message
news:20031007072735.21232.00001090@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > i
> >know of _no_ advantage to using the main shaft replacement system
>
> http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/allapart.jpg
>
> Look at the two mainshafts...look at the difference in thickness south of
the
> syncro bearing surfaces. That's the advantage.
theres no real world advantage to having a stronger shaft. the existing
shaft is more than adequate in its original length, and shortening it only
makes it stronger. in _all_ my years of tinkering ive _never_ heard of
anyone ever busting a stock 231 main shaft.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
news:20031007072735.21232.00001090@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > i
> >know of _no_ advantage to using the main shaft replacement system
>
> http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/allapart.jpg
>
> Look at the two mainshafts...look at the difference in thickness south of
the
> syncro bearing surfaces. That's the advantage.
theres no real world advantage to having a stronger shaft. the existing
shaft is more than adequate in its original length, and shortening it only
makes it stronger. in _all_ my years of tinkering ive _never_ heard of
anyone ever busting a stock 231 main shaft.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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Re: slip yoke eliminator...brand? recommendations? install help?
"Matt Macchiarolo" <mlmacchia@aol.comspambgon> wrote in message
news:20031007072735.21232.00001090@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > i
> >know of _no_ advantage to using the main shaft replacement system
>
> http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/allapart.jpg
>
> Look at the two mainshafts...look at the difference in thickness south of
the
> syncro bearing surfaces. That's the advantage.
theres no real world advantage to having a stronger shaft. the existing
shaft is more than adequate in its original length, and shortening it only
makes it stronger. in _all_ my years of tinkering ive _never_ heard of
anyone ever busting a stock 231 main shaft.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
news:20031007072735.21232.00001090@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > i
> >know of _no_ advantage to using the main shaft replacement system
>
> http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/allapart.jpg
>
> Look at the two mainshafts...look at the difference in thickness south of
the
> syncro bearing surfaces. That's the advantage.
theres no real world advantage to having a stronger shaft. the existing
shaft is more than adequate in its original length, and shortening it only
makes it stronger. in _all_ my years of tinkering ive _never_ heard of
anyone ever busting a stock 231 main shaft.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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Re: slip yoke eliminator...brand? recommendations? install help?
"Matt Macchiarolo" <mlmacchia@aol.comspambgon> wrote in message
news:20031007072735.21232.00001090@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > i
> >know of _no_ advantage to using the main shaft replacement system
>
> http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/allapart.jpg
>
> Look at the two mainshafts...look at the difference in thickness south of
the
> syncro bearing surfaces. That's the advantage.
theres no real world advantage to having a stronger shaft. the existing
shaft is more than adequate in its original length, and shortening it only
makes it stronger. in _all_ my years of tinkering ive _never_ heard of
anyone ever busting a stock 231 main shaft.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
news:20031007072735.21232.00001090@mb-m13.aol.com...
> > i
> >know of _no_ advantage to using the main shaft replacement system
>
> http://7slotgrille.com/tech/sye2/allapart.jpg
>
> Look at the two mainshafts...look at the difference in thickness south of
the
> syncro bearing surfaces. That's the advantage.
theres no real world advantage to having a stronger shaft. the existing
shaft is more than adequate in its original length, and shortening it only
makes it stronger. in _all_ my years of tinkering ive _never_ heard of
anyone ever busting a stock 231 main shaft.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
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"TJim" <jim@ranlet.nospam.com> wrote in message
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> The main advantage of the shaft replacement type is a stronger and shorter
> output shaft.
in theory thats great but thats not a real world advantage unless the stock
mainshaft is prone to breakage. stock mainshafts dont break as it is,
theres nothing gained by doing the mainshaft replacement.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com
news:jYecnTdKDcl-JR-iU-KYjA@comcast.com...
> The main advantage of the shaft replacement type is a stronger and shorter
> output shaft.
in theory thats great but thats not a real world advantage unless the stock
mainshaft is prone to breakage. stock mainshafts dont break as it is,
theres nothing gained by doing the mainshaft replacement.
--
Nathan W. Collier
http://7SlotGrille.com