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7:57 am
April 15, 2011
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StinkyMud
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Need your thoughts, All. Both options are going to be roughly the same in price for my TJ with my 31's a 2" suspension lift and 1" BL. I do ok in current fashion with the mild mods I have but it's time for a more serious upgrade.
The BIG question is ………..Tummy tuck with SYE…. or…. Manual FRONT OX Locker?
Either one of these would have been VERY helpful in the past… Doing both of them at the same time is not an option at this point.
What'cha guys think??
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Jeff & Angel "Git-R-Done"
04 TJ (Lil Smokey)
02 KJ – DD
01 Escape – DD
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12:26 pm
April 15, 2011
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mbRich
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Post edited 12:27 pm – April 15, 2011 by mbRich
You should have posted this much earlier. Then you could have ordered everything, shipped to Justin's House to do the install tomorrow 
Personally, I really want to do the TT with the SYE/CV kit. After hearing all of the stuff under my stocker get banged around at the cliffs, I want more protection. I think my next couple of mods are going to be more skid plates, Oil Pan, Steering Box maybe additional Gas Tank and I want the TT with SYE so I can do a bigger lift in the future. I know that I will have to buy a new CV Driveshaft when I lift higher, but that's what tom woods is for.
Maybe further down the road I'll do lockers, but I think the TT is the way to go.
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— Matt
2005 Black TJ Unlimited Hard top
Installed: 2" BB, Cobra 75wxst, 4' Firestik
Removed: Chrome (Bumpers, Grille Overlay, Headlight Bezels)
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3:04 pm
April 15, 2011
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Tony M
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If you plan on keeping your lift and tires the same I would go for a locker, because It will get you further down the trail then a TT and SYE. If you want to upgrade to a bigger lift and up the tire size, I would go the SYE route because you would most likely have to do that anyway.
I personally would choose the locker, then you can just drag your tcase over everything. Plus, I hate the one wheel peal.
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9:11 pm
April 15, 2011
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slander
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Post edited 9:12 pm – April 15, 2011 by slander
Lockers will be the most bang for your buck!! With a SYE you will need to get a new driveshaft if you lift it anymore anyway, wait until you find your final ride height and do it then. All of my vehicles are modded in this order: Skids, winch, lockers, low gears, lift and tires, evreything else. You will be amazed at what a vehicle on 31s and locked will do!!
If you do a front locker, make sure you carry a set of spare u joints and axle shafts!!!
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2002 Toyota Tacoma extended cab TRD, V6, 5spd. OME 882s, winch, sliders, skids, 255/85/16 BFG KMS, Marlin/inchworm Dual transfer cases with 4.7:1 gears. 12:1 Rules!! Still in all of its IFS glory!!
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11:00 pm
April 15, 2011
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97flexy
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Post edited 11:01 pm – April 15, 2011 by 97flexy
Just my 2 cents…. Not running a lift my choice would be a TT and adjustable upper rear arms. But you have a lift so…… That is a good question, Locker would be really nice but I feel that you don't always need a locker on all trails.
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11:38 pm
April 15, 2011
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oddball
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My vote= TT.
When I bought my Rubi (a year ago), everyone said first mod should be to replace the factory shovel with a TT. Then again, my Jeep came stock with lockers. I have to do this but I really need to because those factory t-case skids shovel up mud like a landscaper on steroids.
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9:03 am
April 16, 2011
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Electric Stooge
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i also vote for the tuck. having that will allow you.to drive over more obsticles then a locker could pull you threw
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Mitch(1 of 3 stooges)
00' XJ, 5.5" Long arm, 32×11.5×15, 4.0l
If something electrical doesnt work right, throw a relay or 2 on it!
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6:03 pm
April 16, 2011
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Tony M
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Can't climb without traction. Just think how many times you lift a wheel when you're on the trails. It will be interesting to see what you choose.
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6:08 am
April 26, 2011
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Ozric762
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I have been asking myself this question too. Have you decided? How do you feel about your decision?
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'99 XJ 3" spring pack, GY Duratrac 31x10.5, Ares Fabrication front and rear bumpers.
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8:25 am
April 26, 2011
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StinkyMud
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Still undecided on exactly what I'm gonna do. 
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Jeff & Angel "Git-R-Done"
04 TJ (Lil Smokey)
02 KJ – DD
01 Escape – DD
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9:07 am
April 26, 2011
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Weeeee
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It's cheaper to do the locker over TT, trust me. They both have their merits but I think I would do a front locker first.
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 Doug – 2000 TJ
Work in Progress
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4:09 pm
April 26, 2011
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Weeeee
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I added up everything minus shipping that it has cost me for the TT. This does not include misc bolt, nuts, and other consumable items. It also does not include the fricken too short Currie rear upper arms for my lift.
Granted you may or may not need to do everything I did, it all depends on your TJ and how much lift you have and that all TJ's are not created equal. It also depends on what skid you buy and what trans you have.
FYI – I have a 4 inch suspension and 1.25 inch body lift with manual trans, and I went with the Ultra high clearance 1" skid.
UCF Ultra high clearance AL skid $320
Rokmen Rear upper control arms $300
Midwest driveline rear CV driveshaft $375
AEV shock shifter $130
JB conversion SYE $169
JKS Body lift $125
Brown Dog Offroad Ultraflex 1" MML $110
Novak NP231 Cable Shifter $175
Total $1704
This should be all that I need to finish, famous last words…..
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Doug – 2000 TJ
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4:36 pm
April 26, 2011
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oddball
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Post edited 4:41 pm – April 26, 2011 by Whats Next?
Yeah as Doug stated, not all Jeeps (especially TJ's) are created equal. With that said, there are various TT's as well as TT's from the same mfg that don't always require the same issues to install. Some mfg's make 2 or 3 different styles of TT's while some others also make TT's that will only require a spacer kit if your TJ does not have a BL (body lift).
If I've learned one thing while doing 'homework' on TT's (and other skids) is that the aluminum guys aren't as honest about their products as the steel guys. Yeah aluminum is lighter and if weight is a issue for you, than by all means I've learned "then go with aluminum) but did you know aluminum has a tendency to stick to rocks when steel will slide over easier? My source = JP Magazine. I never realized this. I think weight savings is a great idea for any Jeep (especially a CJ or Wrangler) but the real reason some of these guys designed aluminum was for rock climbing competition weight savings. On the other hand, if roll over (or body roll) is a concern OR having the best low COG (center of gravity) is something important to you — then the weight of steel is your best option. Again, my source – JP Magazine AND a few 4X4 aftermarket stores / sellers.
Just what you wanted to read – more to consider when buying skids.
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