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6:19 am
September 2, 2010


Ozric762

Mall Crawler

posts 218

With my 3" lift on the way, I was wondering if I will need to drop my transfer case. I know that usually 4.5" and higher requires a SYE, but is that after a TC drop anyway? I just want to be prepared for the next step if I get vibrations.

 

Thanks

Carl

'99 XJ  3" spring pack, GY Duratrac 31x10.5, Ares Fabrication front and rear bumpers.

10:45 am
September 2, 2010


94XJGUY

Elgin IL.

Mud Slinger

posts 601

ive got about 3.5 inches of lift on my xj and i dont have a drop or sye kit and i dont have any vibes i dont think you really need any of that until you get up around 4.5 like you said. i also have an mj with about 6 inches in the rear and 3.5 in the front and there doesnt seem to be any vibes comming from it and i dont have anything done to its t case either

no you dont get it… its a jeep, its never fixed, just less broken

1:38 pm
September 2, 2010


BLKWJLMTD

West of Chicago

Mud Slinger

posts 767

What kind of Jeep do you have Carl? My gf and I just installed the 2.5 lift on my TJ last night and afterwards I experience some vibrations…feels like its the driveshaft, but I didn't install the transfer case drop kit. I might do that right now…but anyway. If you've got a TJ, chances are you'll have to do the drop with anything around 3" or more..

2002 WJ Limited, 4.7L V8, 3" Iron Rock Offroad Lift, Bilstein 5125 Shocks, Tenneco SS, 17" JK Rubicon Moabs, 255/75R17 BFG KM's, Cobra CB, KOR t-case skid

-DDO since 2009-

4:19 pm
September 2, 2010


Tony M

Grand Rapids, MI

Mud Slinger

posts 546

Since this is in the XJ tech, I'm going to say you have an XJ.  I have installed lifts on both Wranglers (CJ, YJ and TJ) along with two lifts on an XJ, both were Tims, he might even have a write up on his cardomain.  XJ's have a longer wheelbase then the wranglers, and you can get away without dropping the T-case with a three inch lift.  Plus, if your XJ is a little rusty that T-Case can be a bear to get down with the funny bolts they put in there.  However, every vehicle is a little different and there are some variable between different companies 3" lift kits.  I would skip it for now and drive around for awhile and see if you need it, I'm betting your not going to.

79 CJ 7 – Stock

5:31 pm
September 2, 2010


Ozric762

Mall Crawler

posts 218

Post edited 5:32 pm – September 2, 2010 by Ozric762


Thanks for the replies everyone. Yes it's an XJ, and a Rusty's 3" spring pack kit. Sorry for not explaining. Like I said, I am just trying to be prepared to minimize downtime.

'99 XJ  3" spring pack, GY Duratrac 31x10.5, Ares Fabrication front and rear bumpers.

8:44 am
September 4, 2010


Electric Stooge

DDO West/Platteville

Moderator

posts 835

Post edited 8:45 am – September 4, 2010 by Electric Stooge


Mine started to have vibes as soon as I did my budget boost. It really depends on the year for the xjs. the earlier ones seam to be more forgiving with the lifts, and the later ones seam less tolerable to them.

 

you dont really know until its lifted

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!

6:07 pm
September 5, 2010


Ozric762

Mall Crawler

posts 218

What size bolts are used for the TC? I'd like to get some large washers to use as spacers as I have heard some people do. If any are needed, I will not have to loose a full one inch of ground clearence.

'99 XJ  3" spring pack, GY Duratrac 31x10.5, Ares Fabrication front and rear bumpers.

8:58 pm
September 5, 2010


Electric Stooge

DDO West/Platteville

Moderator

posts 835

I wanna say 7/16x2"x24course??? but im not sure. if its still stock, there is studs that will probally need to be backed out and replaced with a regular bolt. and maybe retapped

now if you willing to spend some time looking through a junkyard. I believe you can pull a front shaft out of a xj, buy an advanced adapters regular sye, and you could have it done for under $300. Or there are hack and tap solutions for cheap as well if you wanna keep the ground clearance.

since every jeep is different for the tc vibes. Personally I would have a TC drop (what ever the combination) waiting to go on after the 3" lift is done, and take it for a test drive and see if you get any vibes. If you do, obviously the drop would go on. If you dont, well then you get to keep all that lovely ground clearance.

I have the 1" drop blocks sitting in my garage if your interested to have it, you would just need new bolts for it.

 

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!

9:59 pm
September 5, 2010


Ozric762

Mall Crawler

posts 218

Post edited 10:00 pm – September 5, 2010 by Ozric762


Mitch

 

Ill take the blocks off your hands if you know you don't need them. I might be doing the lift this week, so when could I meet up with you?

 

Carl

'99 XJ  3" spring pack, GY Duratrac 31x10.5, Ares Fabrication front and rear bumpers.

10:12 pm
September 5, 2010


Electric Stooge

DDO West/Platteville

Moderator

posts 835

pm sent.

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!

9:11 pm
September 15, 2010


Casper

Kane County

Grocery Getter

posts 17

Post edited 10:20 pm – September 22, 2010 by Casper


I've run a one inch drop with about 3 inches of lift for a year and a half or so and I've had no vibes.  Crossmember bolt holes were helicoiled in so now the drop is welded to the uniframe and the crossmember is bolted to that.  I'll run an SYE when I get the money, not on the top of my list.

99 XJ: 3 inch lift, 33's, Aussie locked rear, hacked fenders.

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