sye

I've heard it refered to as the "Hack & Tap" kit. But I have also heard alot more people who use this kit and have no problems. So, with alot of positive feedback & the fact that the price was right, I opted for the RE SYE conversion & their CV style driveshaft.

The first step was to remove the rear driveshaft, by removing the rear straps. Then remove the rubber boot, by removing the two clamps.

Then measure so that 1" of the splines remain. (I marked with masking tape) I then cut the shaft using a pneumatic cutter (air tool). Finish that by squaring the cut edge with a grinder.

You must then find, mark & center punch the center of the shaft. First I drew crosshairs & then double checked by using a washer that I found which was approx. the same diameter as the shaft, but had a small center hole. I then used a center punch to mark it and with a small bit, drilled into the shaft, just slightly.

Using the bit provided, I drilled a center hole in the yoke. At first I wasn't sure why I was doing this (other than the directions said so). But as soon as I slid the yoke back onto the shaft to begin drilling, I realized. It will keep the back of the drill straight, so that the hole will be straight into the shaft.
With the yoke back on the shaft, the drill bit provided, and some cutting oil, begin drilling into the shaft. You will want to go 1.25"; I marked another bit and continued to check.

With the hole drilled, begin tapping using the tap provided (you will need some type of tap handle).
Again, I used alot of cutting oil & do not force a tap. Frequently back the tap out to clean it.

Then slide the new yoke (UFO looking thing), onto the shaft. Secure it by using the bolt (also used a washer & lock washer which were in the kit), also use lock tight.

Install new driveshaft. It will bolt to the new yoke with four bolts & four lock nuts. Using the straps secure it to the axle yoke. Grease where applicable.

I then had to angle the rear up so that the rear pinion was pointed at the TC shaft. This was done by removing the rear upper control arms, and using a lift to push the rear axle into place. Using a straight edge, I lined the two up and verified that it was parallel with the driveshaft. Then adjusted the upper control arms, making them longer, and bolted them back in place.