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Title: SYE Kits
Post by: TrailsLessTaken on March 30, 2010, 01:47:21 PM: Is there a difference in the SYE kits that are for sale or are they pretty much all the same and just go with the lowest price I find?
Title: Re: SYE Kits
Post by: oldjeep on March 30, 2010, 02:07:34 PM: Quote from: TrailsLessTaken on March 30, 2010, 01:47:21 PM
Is there a difference in the SYE kits that are for sale or are they pretty much all the same and just go with the lowest price I find?

For the standard length kits - pretty much all the same and all the cheaper ones are made by Omix Ada. I've installed several and had no issues with their kits.
Title: Re: SYE Kits
Post by: Jeffy on March 30, 2010, 02:10:05 PM: There are several different ones out there. The modified stock shaft, the 32 spline HD shaft and two super short shafts. The best are the shorties as they will really give you all the room you can get out of them. Problem is you will have to swap to an electronic pick-up and have to calibrate the pulse so your computer and speedometer will get the correct speed. Dakota Digital sells a box for that.
Title: Re: SYE Kits
Post by: TrailsLessTaken on March 30, 2010, 07:35:11 PM: will the electronic pickups still work with a mechanical speedo or do i need to get a digital one
Title: Re: SYE Kits
Post by: oldjeep on March 30, 2010, 08:30:49 PM: Quote from: TrailsLessTaken on March 30, 2010, 07:35:11 PM
will the electronic pickups still work with a mechanical speedo or do i need to get a digital one

Stick with a standard length SYE. It's not worth the pain to try and convert a jeep with a cable type speedo to electronic for an extra couple inches of driveshaft length.
Title: Re: SYE Kits
Post by: TrailsLessTaken on March 30, 2010, 09:00:42 PM: Looks like the best price I have found so far is on a Rugged Ridge for about 177 that sound about normal?
Title: Re: SYE Kits
Post by: Jeffy on March 30, 2010, 09:05:06 PM: Quote from: TrailsLessTaken on March 30, 2010, 07:35:11 PM
will the electronic pickups still work with a mechanical speedo or do i need to get a digital one
FYI: If you have a '91 then it's not mechanical.
Title: Re: SYE Kits
Post by: TrailsLessTaken on March 30, 2010, 09:10:06 PM: Quote from: Jeffy on March 30, 2010, 09:05:06 PM
FYI: If you have a '91 then it's not mechanical.

OK I didnt know, I have some wires hanging there for the PCM for the speed sensor im assuming that I need to get hooked backed up
Title: Re: SYE Kits
Post by: Bounty Hunter on March 30, 2010, 10:50:31 PM: Quote from: TrailsLessTaken on March 30, 2010, 09:10:06 PM
OK I didnt know, I have some wires hanging there for the PCM for the speed sensor im assuming that I need to get hooked backed up
You know the computer uses that signal in order for the engine to run at it's best.
Title: Re: SYE Kits
Post by: TrailsLessTaken on March 31, 2010, 06:20:57 AM: Yeah it has been on the todo list. The lli nut on the piece that plugs in there broke and it only gets driven once a month for wheeling trips so it hasnt been that important at the moment. I plan on getting it fixed after I do the sye, i just need to get this done so i can get rid of my vibrations
Title: Re: SYE Kits
Post by: Mozman68 on March 31, 2010, 06:58:17 AM: christ...thanks for reminding me...I still need to mod my speedo....I guess it will have to wait until I get back from vacation. :brick:
Title: Re: SYE Kits
Post by: oldjeep on March 31, 2010, 12:17:00 PM: Quote from: TrailsLessTaken on March 30, 2010, 09:00:42 PM
Looks like the best price I have found so far is on a Rugged Ridge for about 177 that sound about normal?

Sounds about right