Ok let me first say I am still new to all this mechanic stuff. I am having to replace my t-case in my jeep (2.5L). I guess my ? is this, I bought a SYE from RE and it is the type that you just have to cut the output shaft and install so you dont crack open the Tcase at all. I had to buy a custom D-shaft for the rear because of that. Now I have heard that this type of SYE is not good versus the kind where you have to open the Tcase and install it. Comments/opinion and reasons why would be helpful.

well, the cut and tap method works just fine for many, but you aren't really making the output shaft any stonger and with the kits that replace the shaft, you also replace the tailhousing to get a longer rear shaft which also means better driveline angles... I have seen the cut and tap kits work fine though... The kits which replace the shaft are easier to do in my opinion though...

i agree they are a lot easyier then cuting and tapping a shaft it has to be nutts on the money or youll ruin the whole enchilada.

I've been running a RE quick install SYE kit for about 3 years now and have never had a problem with it. Just be carefull drilling and taping. Its not hard if you have a 4" grinder and a descent drill otherwise dont take the chance of botching it. Good luck!

Thanks for the input everyone. I am having a jeep mechanic do it. He has a shop set up at home with a lift and everything. I dont think I would even attempt to do something like this as I am still in the learning process. I will be going to his house tommorrow to help him fix mine and then we will be putting his Tcase back in his project CJ that he has been working on for a few years now.