What is the purpose of the slip yoke on the drive shaft?
The slip yoke is an important component of any drive shaft assembly. The slip yoke assembly (pictured on the right) is what allows drive shafts and PTOs to flex or “slip” with their given application. The slip yoke is also essential for allowing u-joints to rotate properly with the drive shaft.
What is a slip yoke on a Jeep?
Within many Jeeps, the slip yoke describes an internal splined shaft that’s connected to the driveshaft itself using a universal joint. The slip yoke is present to transfer power from your Jeep’s transfer case to the driveshaft, sliding in and out of the transfer case.
How do I know if my Jeep has a slip yoke eliminator?
Yours is a fixed yoke and shorter so theres your SYE aka slip yoke eliminator. The CV style drive shaft you can tell it is one by how it has the to joints right at the fixed yoke on the t-case and it also has that slip joint (where the blue is).
Does Jeep JK have a slip yoke?
There is no slip yoke on the JK’s. Both the front and rear shafts have the slip joint in the drive shaft.
What is a slip yoke eliminator JK?
A Jeep slip yoke eliminator, no surprise here, is a kit that eliminates the transfer case slip yoke and adds a fixed flange or yoke instead. This allows for removal of the factory fixed drive shaft and installation of a CV (constant velocity) driveshaft in its place.
How do you inspect a drive shaft?
Inspect the center bearing bracket, bracket bolts and mounting hardware and ensure they are not loose or broken. Inspect the center bearing bracket for cracks. With hand pressure only, push up and pull down on the driveshaft to check for movement in the center bearing carrier.
Do I need a Sye on my XJ?
No you don’t need an sye to lift an xj. You WILL need tools, jack stands, jack, and some beer to do it.
Do you need a slip yoke eliminator on JK?
You dont need a slip yoke eliminator. Even if you get one good luck finding somewhere to put it on a JK because they dont have slip yokes on the driveshafts like XJ’s etc do. You also don’t need 4″ for 35’s.