how much lift w/o SYE on 87 Cherokee - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

big4294x4 · 04-23-2002, 08:31 AM

Just got an 87 Cherokee. How much lift can I go w/o doing an SYE conversion. I really want to fit 32x10.50 TSL Radials under it w/ substantiall fender trimming. Can I do 4 " without converting the Slip Yoke P.O.S.

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Keith Strong · 04-23-2002, 08:49 AM

4 inch max WITH a t-case drop.....you can get great parts for that thing here www.jeepsunlimited.com

CaptainFleXJ151 · 04-23-2002, 09:21 AM

I would lift it first and see how it does. I ran 6.5" lift on my XJ with no problems what-so-ever. I added only a high angle yoke to the t-case end.

B.A.R.K · 04-23-2002, 12:58 PM

i run with a guy that has 7 inches of lift on his XJ and runs a slip yoke, he has no vibe probs rollin 37s as his dd

RR3 · 04-23-2002, 03:04 PM

From what I've seen, some people can get away without an SYE while others experience vibes at 3" of lift. Plan your lift by what you intend to do with the vehicle, not by whether or not you can get away without an SYE. I would not recommend using a stock driveshaft for a tall lift. Much less of the driveshaft is engaging the splines and much more force is being exerted on the end of the t-case main shaft where the splines are engaged. To me, a t-case drop defeats the purpose of a lift. Since with a tall lift you will need a longer drive shaft anyway, and the slip yoke design is crappy to begin with, plan on using an SYE. It's cheaper in the long run to go ahead and lift to where you want and get what you need for that lift than to try and do things halfway.

My $.02,
RR3

norcalXJ · 04-23-2002, 03:22 PM

I have a 6" lift on my 89 with my stock drive line and I have no problems.

BrewCrew · 04-23-2002, 05:13 PM

Little over 6" with 33's, stock drivetrain and no problemas.

KNock on wood.

oh yeah... its a '90

big4294x4 · 04-23-2002, 06:37 PM

Thanks everybody that posted. I am thinking about going ahead and doing a 4-4.5" lift w/ the long travel slip yoke from Rusty's Off Road. I should be allright then.

Supergper · 04-23-2002, 08:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by big4294x4
Thanks everybody that posted. I am thinking about going ahead and doing a 4-4.5" lift w/ the long travel slip yoke from Rusty's Off Road. I should be allright then.

From what I have heard you can use a YJ slip yoke and have a longer travel version than the XJ version...I wouldn't spend the money on the rustys...FWIW

FNG · 04-24-2002, 01:01 PM

I've got a YJ slip yoke you can buy. $40 shipped. email interested.Me if you're interested.

04-23-2002, 08:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
big4294x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6910 Location: Worcester MA or Chattanooga TN Posts: 386	how much lift w/o SYE on 87 Cherokee Just got an 87 Cherokee. How much lift can I go w/o doing an SYE conversion. I really want to fit 32x10.50 TSL Radials under it w/ substantiall fender trimming. Can I do 4 " without converting the Slip Yoke P.O.S. ? __________________ currently rigless and working on doctorate in Mechanical Engineering

04-23-2002, 08:49 AM	#2 (permalink)
Keith Strong Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Member # 477 Location: The Peeplz Republik Posts: 12,257	4 inch max WITH a t-case drop.....you can get great parts for that thing here www.jeepsunlimited.com __________________ [CENTER][SIZE="5"][URL="http://www.strong-arms.com"]Strong Arms "Survival Slings" For Sale PM me for a PBB only price[/URL] [/SIZE][/CENTER]

04-23-2002, 09:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
CaptainFleXJ151 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2000 Member # 2530 Location: Winston-Salem NC Posts: 444	I would lift it first and see how it does. I ran 6.5" lift on my XJ with no problems what-so-ever. I added only a high angle yoke to the t-case end. __________________ John '87 E30: 2.7, 5 speed, 3.25 LSD, 4 discs, M3 springs/Bilsteins '89 XJ +RIP+

04-23-2002, 03:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
RR3 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Member # 8176 Location: Leander, Texas, USA, Earth Posts: 69	From what I've seen, some people can get away without an SYE while others experience vibes at 3" of lift. Plan your lift by what you intend to do with the vehicle, not by whether or not you can get away without an SYE. I would not recommend using a stock driveshaft for a tall lift. Much less of the driveshaft is engaging the splines and much more force is being exerted on the end of the t-case main shaft where the splines are engaged. To me, a t-case drop defeats the purpose of a lift. Since with a tall lift you will need a longer drive shaft anyway, and the slip yoke design is crappy to begin with, plan on using an SYE. It's cheaper in the long run to go ahead and lift to where you want and get what you need for that lift than to try and do things halfway. My $.02, RR3 __________________ I may be a newbie, but at least I'm a paying newbie. 96 XJ, 69 Jeepster Commando

04-23-2002, 05:13 PM	#7 (permalink)
BrewCrew Registered User Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8728 Location: Colorado Posts: 180	Little over 6" with 33's, stock drivetrain and no problemas. KNock on wood. oh yeah... its a '90 __________________ Indian burns are not part of our cultural heritage

04-23-2002, 12:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
B.A.R.K Zeus of the Sluice Join Date: Dec 2001 Member # 8540 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 3,322	i run with a guy that has 7 inches of lift on his XJ and runs a slip yoke, he has no vibe probs rollin 37s as his dd

04-23-2002, 03:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
norcalXJ Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 9690 Location: sacramento, CA Posts: 383	I have a 6" lift on my 89 with my stock drive line and I have no problems.

04-23-2002, 06:37 PM	#8 (permalink)
big4294x4 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2001 Member # 6910 Location: Worcester MA or Chattanooga TN Posts: 386	Thanks everybody that posted. I am thinking about going ahead and doing a 4-4.5" lift w/ the long travel slip yoke from Rusty's Off Road. I should be allright then. __________________ currently rigless and working on doctorate in Mechanical Engineering

04-24-2002, 01:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
FNG Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Member # 100 Location: Norman, OK Posts: 839	I've got a YJ slip yoke you can buy. $40 shipped. email interested.Me if you're interested. __________________ John

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