To clock or Not to Clock
Im considering this mod...
To clock or not to clock the transfer case on the xj? pros? cons? |
If you are doing a flat belly you really should. I did not. Bought the jig but never took the time. I raised the trans mount 1/2". And the transfer case hangs down a 1/4" below my flat belly cross member.
Shame on me. I need to take the time and clock it. |
Shame on me for not asking this first...does anyone have a jig they are not using?
I'm planning on a flat belly...both personally and transportation wise, at least I can succeed at one. I choose to be chunky I'm prepping:gunsmilie: and with that I need more clearance for my vehicle..:001_unsure:
Originally Posted by holycaveman
(Post 2954064)
If you are doing a flat belly you really should. I did not. Bought the jig but never took the time. I raised the trans mount 1/2". And the transfer case hangs down a 1/4" below my flat belly cross member.
Shame on me. I need to take the time and clock it. |
I did it by myself on a Saturday. Drop the tcase, make a template, drill new holes and reinstall. If youre doing a flat belly I dont see why you wouldnt clock it
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I wish I would have. I built a big belly skid off my Clayton crossmeber and really havent hit it on much. My longarms take most of the beating.
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Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
(Post 2954262)
I built a big belly skid off my Clayton crossmeber and really havent hit it on much
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Originally Posted by Atmos
(Post 2954283)
hmm. you must not be doing it right
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Could someone please educate me?
Clocking, does this just get the transfer a case a little more out of the way for clearance? What would you need a jog for? Sorry for my ignorance, I have never heard of this before. |
Originally Posted by DigitalBman
(Post 2954309)
Could someone please educate me?
Clocking, does this just get the transfer a case a little more out of the way for clearance? What would you need a jog for? Sorry for my ignorance, I have never heard of this before. You use a jig to accurately mark new holes for the transfercase to mount to. |
Originally Posted by 94XjSport94
(Post 2954311)
Clocking the t case rotates it up towards the floor pan to allow for a flat belly skid plate.
You use a jig to accurately mark new holes for the transfercase to mount to. Thanks! Makes perfect sense! How much more clearance dies clocking it usually give? Does this add any more strain on the drive shafts or anything? |
Usually moves the case 10-12* on an XJ. Not sure of a numerical measurement off the top of my head, enough so that it doesn't hang down below the frame rail.
Not enough to matter, but it could on another vehicle or if you did an extreme clock. |
Ok, those were a bunch of Pros. Now for a couple of Cons. If there isn't enough space left between the t-case and the floor boards the t-case will hit against the floor boards. Hear is another Con, you will be increasing the angle of your front drive shaft. Ok, but I would still do it. I have my atlas clocked up so it is quite tight.
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What is the fix for the case shift linkage? Just asking because this is something that I would like to do when I pull my case to do the SYE. Knock it all out at one time. Thanks
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Originally Posted by PUNISHER
(Post 2954434)
What is the fix for the case shift linkage? Just asking because this is something that I would like to do when I pull my case to do the SYE. Knock it all out at one time. Thanks
yeah I had to massage my floor with a BFH. carpet still fits, you don't even notice the difference. so hammer away |
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