Grinding
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From: Fairmont WV
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
I put my lift on at work over a course of two days I lifted the back first one day and drove it home maybe not good idea but i added 40 min more to the already 30 min trip to work usually because I wanted to take it easy and I did except there was a little vibration but it all wasn't too bad the next day I drove it back to work and got the front lifted and today I put the t-case drop under it. So I drove it and when speeding up to 35+ and slowing down there's a grinding noise
and I can't seem to locate where its coming from the t-case works and shifts like usual. What could this be?
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From: Kansas City, MO
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
How much lift?
When I lifted mine had the same problem, it was the slip yoke binding. Lowered the rear a notch on the adjustable lift shackle and it went away.
Hope to do a SYE soon to get rid of the TC drop and lift the rear back up on the shackle...
When I lifted mine had the same problem, it was the slip yoke binding. Lowered the rear a notch on the adjustable lift shackle and it went away.
Hope to do a SYE soon to get rid of the TC drop and lift the rear back up on the shackle...
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From: San Jose
Year: 89
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I6
Pull your rear ds and put wheel bearing grease on the splines, then put the yoke back in and work it a bunch. Also a good time to see if your u joints are in good condition. So you have a re 3" lift, and 2" shackles? So 5+ inches?
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From: Kansas City, MO
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Chances are you need to shim your pinion angle to be parallel with the TC output shaft. If your driveline angles are off grease won't help.
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From: Santa Cruz Ca
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
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From: Lowell, MI
Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
Engine: 4.0
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From: Fairmont WV
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
What if I just drop it one notch on my shackles would that get rid of the problem?
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Year: 2001
Model: Cherokee (XJ)
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It is possible, but the noise you are getting is probably due to the now too short rear driveshaft. The yoke isnt engaging all the way on the output shaft and so it causes vibes. You used to be able to buy a longer slip yoke but i cannot find them anymore. If you still have vibes after adjusting your shackles, a hack and tap sye and a front/rear driveshaft conversion is your best choice.
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From: Missoula, MT
Year: 1999
Model: Cherokee
Engine: Golen 4.6 Stroker, AFE Headers, 62mm TB, 24 LB Injectors, Brown Dog kit, HF Cat, 3" Exhaust
You can shim/ drop it but you would probably be better off doing it right. Get a good full SYE if you can spend the money (like advanced adapters) and a new driveshaft. You want to get rid of your slip-yoke anyways. You don't want it falling out on a trail somewhere lol.


