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Old 02-27-2010, 06:16 AM
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Installed Tuff Country 3.5 inch lift and now have vibration when in 4 wheel and my mech. tells me after installing lift he noticed the front drive shaft is pushed all the way into transfer case spleen and rear drive shaft had moved away from tranny spleen. Has anyone had this issue? and how to fix? Thanks for any help with this.
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do a t case drop or a sye it will get rid of the vibe
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Default 2000 xj sport vibration after lift installed

the lift came with a transfer case drop kit and is installed
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What is a SYE?
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Slip Yoke eliminator.......Look into Hack and tap......
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90% of the time a XJ with 3.5" of lift does not require a transfer case drop kit or an eliminator kit. So be for you go and spend big cash on something you might not need. Try and remove the transfer case lowering kit and put the transfer case back in its original position. It sounds like your XJ didn't need it. The case drop kit sounds like it tipped the rear of the case to much and pushed the front axel deeper into the angel. Hence loosening up the rear drive shaft and tightening up the front.
Your wondering why your lift kit came with a T case lowering kit. Its because some XJ's actually need it if they get the vibes without it and that's when you install it. After you experience the vibes. Try this before you spend the money on an eliminator kit. Save the T case lowering kit for the future for when you put on a bigger kit. Good Luck
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Ya i put the transfer case drop on mine while installing it because i have the 4.5 rough country but i'm not having any real vibes so he's right you prob did not need it...easy as hell and quick to take out so it wont be a big deal
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Hey Thanks Much...makes sense, i will get the t case drop kit removed asap! Appreciate the help with this. Thanks again
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Thanks 6 lost souls, makes sense and am removing T case drop kit asap. Appreciate the help
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