231 Tailshaft woes

[6spdYJ]

Hi, I'm new here. I'm one of those people who doesn't have an SYE yet. So, for the time being I still have to run the slip yoke. I was having a lot of driveshaft vibration and seal leaking. I found out that there is a bushing that goes in the tailshaft that has severe effect on vibration if it wears out. Nobody seemed to carry it but Anaheim gear. I found it at Transtar P/N 44066. I got it and the seal for about $8 from their Cucamonga warehouse. Just thought someone as broke as me could use the info.

[2blk2drs]

Have you thought about making a homebrew sye using Spicer Flange adapter (211229x)?

[inVERt'D]

Then he'd have to pay $300 for a DS with SY, and have to modify it or buy a new one when he finally gets a shorter tailshaft. The whole length thing can be real sensitive for us SWB guys and we're always trying to compensate for it. :homer:

[6spdYJ]

Trying to save for the mega SS and new shaft, but silly little things like mortgage etc... keep getting in the way.

[Mtbikbob]

Make sure the shaft is not bent coming out of the transfer case...it would be a good cause of seal leak.

[bails85]

2blk2drs tell me more about this home brew sye. how is this made. how does it work? do u have to run a cv shaft with it?
and 6spdyj im in the same boat. dont feel bad.

[Kodiak Spirit]

Thanks for the info on the parts, you got a 6spd tranny in that YJ? I'd be interested in that, my 5spd is leaking from a mystery spot and I am starting to look for the another option...

The fixed yoke kit and rear drive shaft were the first mods I ever did to the jeep and It sucks to put so much money into that first, because it sure doesn't do anything for the looks like rims & tires, or a lift... but they are must have items imho.

[2blk2drs]

here is the go-jeep article:
http://www.go.jeep-xj.info/HowtoSYEconversion.htm

You might also search on NAXJA, the best stop on the web for XJ specific tech

[6spdYJ]

Didn't see that coming... My basic format is good and affordable. I can make the seal housing and the seal is really cheap. I'll be calling around for yoke prices. Thanks to all.

[6spdYJ]

Just ordered these parts (again) for my new replacement tailshaft housing. P/N's 44066 (bushing) 44074 (seal) Total WITH tax $3.60