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Hey guys looking for opinions on whether to go with a SYE/CV or not. Here is my set up:
99 5.7L Vortec engine swap with np231 adapter which moved my TC 5" further from my rear axle. 2.5" lift on 31" tires. I obviously had the rear axle lengthened to work with this set up. Runs pretty smooth with stock Dana axle. I am ready to weld up the mounts on my ford 8.8 and put on my 33x12.5 tires. I have a chance to by a already converted NP231 TC with SYE installed and CV shaft for $300. I don't really have the desire to fork out the cash right now but I could pull it off. Considering the ford axle is offset by a few inches should I go ahead and get the SYE and weld my brackets for the correct angle required for a CV set up accordingly? Does anyone have a set up like this running standard u joints and not have driveline vibration? Like I said mine is pretty good right now but the extra height of the tires and the axle offset might be too much to hope for no driveline vibration.
Opinions?
Thanks!
99 5.7L Vortec engine swap with np231 adapter which moved my TC 5" further from my rear axle. 2.5" lift on 31" tires. I obviously had the rear axle lengthened to work with this set up. Runs pretty smooth with stock Dana axle. I am ready to weld up the mounts on my ford 8.8 and put on my 33x12.5 tires. I have a chance to by a already converted NP231 TC with SYE installed and CV shaft for $300. I don't really have the desire to fork out the cash right now but I could pull it off. Considering the ford axle is offset by a few inches should I go ahead and get the SYE and weld my brackets for the correct angle required for a CV set up accordingly? Does anyone have a set up like this running standard u joints and not have driveline vibration? Like I said mine is pretty good right now but the extra height of the tires and the axle offset might be too much to hope for no driveline vibration.
Opinions?
Thanks!