t- case and steering stabilizer
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t- case and steering stabilizer
when i buy my rusty 3'' inch lift should i buy a t-case lowering kit?
also, should i buy a steering stabilizer? what are the benefits of them?
also, should i buy a steering stabilizer? what are the benefits of them?
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I have that kit as well, I would say go with the heavier rate springs (180lbs over the 150) I have the 150s and i need to add a 3/4" spacer to level it out.
there are probably better stabilizers out there, its not a must have upgrade. I did it though. as for the t/case lowering, I just got a longer drive shaft installed at a local driveline shop for about $170. although i've read that earlier XJs are not as susceptible to drive line vibes as newer ones. So lift it first then see if you need to spend money on a lowering kit or a new shaft.
there are probably better stabilizers out there, its not a must have upgrade. I did it though. as for the t/case lowering, I just got a longer drive shaft installed at a local driveline shop for about $170. although i've read that earlier XJs are not as susceptible to drive line vibes as newer ones. So lift it first then see if you need to spend money on a lowering kit or a new shaft.
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If the steering stabilizer is the factory original then replace it but I wouldn't spend more then about $35 on one. As for the t-case drop on a 3" you likely won't know till you actually install it. On your 91 it is likely you won't need it.
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I agree with the stabilizer, you should definitely pull it off and see if it is still good. You will have some bump steer after the lift.
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If its a street rig ur gonna want a stablizer mine is blown out and im geting a rustys one when i get my lift and trust me when going over big pot holes or railroad tracks if youdont hold the wheel you will be all over the place
You also might want to look into shims if you get vibrations and dont want to loose any GC
You also might want to look into shims if you get vibrations and dont want to loose any GC
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They aren't needed!
You will feel a vib from the rear drive shaft.
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As far as T-case drop...why? Think about ti for a little bit. You've just invested considerable time and money to incease the ride height for better articulation and ground clearance and now you're going to lower the back end of the drivetrain? Doen't make alot of sense really.
As previously stated, Install the lift and take it out for a test drive. If you've got driveline vibes you can try using degree shims (Steel only!!!) under your heep, or save up for a RE Hack & Tap SYE.
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